# The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1038865 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1038865)
- Latest income: £1,298; spending £3,095
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Throughout Wales
- Other names: Friends of Aberdare Hall University of Wales College of Cardiff (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-aberdare-hall

The Charity's objects are to advance the education of the students of the University of Cardiff who are residing at Aberdare Hall of residence.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,298 | £3,095 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,601 | £596 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,351 | £1,306 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £540 | £1,915 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £332 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the students of the university of Wales college of Cardiff who are residing at Aberdare hall of residence.

## What it funds

The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) reported income of £1,298 and spending of £3,095. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £6,912 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wales.

### Does The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £3,095. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,382 a year.

### How large is The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff)?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Aberdare Hall (Cardiff) reported income of £1,298 and spending of £3,095.


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