# Arafest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1178840 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178840)
- Website: https://arafest.org
- Latest income: £66.3k; spending £32.3k
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/arafest

Raising funds through music festivals and other arts activities to provide grants for local charities in the East Yorkshire area that benefit underprivileged children

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Arafest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Arafest reported income of £66.3k and spending of £32.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Arafest in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (arafest.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

### Is Arafest open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Arafest is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Arafest give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Arafest makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Arafest?

In its latest reported year Arafest reported income of £66.3k and spending of £32.3k.


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