# "friends" of Welsh Hockey

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1140894 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1140894)
- Website: https://friendsofwelshhockey.org.uk
- Latest income: £4,244; spending £5,860
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout Wales
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-welsh-hockey

The Charity continues to support development of field hockey in Wales thru' healthy recreation and helping disabled and those in financial difficulties.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £4,244 | £5,860 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,345 | £2,573 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,882 | £7,208 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,455 | £3,928 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,266 | £3,416 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particularby putting in systems for the provision of facilities for the playing of fieldhockey in Wales.. In furtherance of the above this includes;advancing the education of the public in general ( particularly amongst --schools and Hockey clubs) on the participation and administration of fieldhockey. Providing support enabling disabled individuals or those in financial need toparticipate.

## What it funds

"friends" of Welsh Hockey is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year "friends" of Welsh Hockey reported income of £4,244 and spending of £5,860. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £23k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from "friends" of Welsh Hockey in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofwelshhockey.org.uk) 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 "friends" of Welsh Hockey open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from "friends" of Welsh Hockey is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does "friends" of Welsh Hockey fund?

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

### Does "friends" of Welsh Hockey give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does "friends" of Welsh Hockey give each year?

The register does not break out "friends" of Welsh Hockey's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £5,860. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,597 a year.

### How large is "friends" of Welsh Hockey?

In its latest reported year "friends" of Welsh Hockey reported income of £4,244 and spending of £5,860.


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