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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1189138
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Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1189138. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Afghanistan. The register describes its activities as: “The Afghan Sports Trust helps fund grassroots sports organisations and sports clubs in Afghanistan. This is achieved by awarding grants to sports clubs and events which we know can make a real difference to people's lives. Full details of how to apply and our eligibility criteria can be found on our website…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to the advancement of amateur sport to young people in Afghanistan for the public benefit by making grants and awards.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £5,270 and spending of £5,923.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,270
Latest spending
£5,923
- What it funds
- Amateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,270 | £5,923 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £8,482 | £11.9k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £19k | £10.3k |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £16.5k | £9,367 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £17.4k | £14.4k |
Charitable objects
To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to the advancement of amateur sport to young people in Afghanistan for the public benefit by making grants and awards.
Where it operates
Afghanistan
- Trustees
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What Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) funds
Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £51.9k in total.
How to apply to Afghan Sports Trust (Ast)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (afghansportstrust.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Afghan Sports Trust (Ast)
Is Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Afghanistan.
Does Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) give each year?
The register does not break out Afghan Sports Trust (Ast)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £5,923. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.4k a year.
How large is Afghan Sports Trust (Ast)?
In its latest reported year Afghan Sports Trust (Ast) reported income of £5,270 and spending of £5,923.
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