UK funding workspaceAfghan Student Union grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1203499
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Afghan Student Union is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1203499. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “The Afghan Student Union is the nationwide student union representing Afghan students in the United Kingdom. Our mandate exists to support Afghanistan's diaspora community in achieving academic, professional, and personal successes. Our goal is to elevate our community's status and build a strong diaspora community.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of children and young people, predominantly from the Afghan community across England and Wales. To promote education and training to children and young people from the Afghan community by providing to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university…” In the year to 8 Dec 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial originThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 8 Dec 2024 | £2,164 | £2,148 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of children and young people, predominantly from the Afghan community across England and Wales. To promote education and training to children and young people from the Afghan community by providing to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university, college or institution of higher or further education.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 8
What Afghan Student Union funds
Afghan Student Union is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 2 reported years, to 8 Dec 2025, it spent £2,148 in total.
How to apply to Afghan Student Union
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Afghan Student Union in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (afsu.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 Student Union
Is Afghan Student Union open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Afghan Student Union is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Afghan Student Union fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does Afghan Student Union give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Afghan Student Union makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Afghan Student Union give each year?
The register does not break out Afghan Student Union's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 8 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £1,074 a year.
How large is Afghan Student Union?
In its latest reported year Afghan Student Union reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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