# The Ghar Parau Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185385 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185385)
- Website: http://www.gharparau.org.uk/
- Latest income: £12.5k; spending £10.7k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ghar-parau-foundation

"To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst scientists) on the subject of speleology through the provision of grants and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and to publish the useful results."

## 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 | £12.5k | £10.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.1k | £14.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.2k | £13k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £14.1k | £7,600 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £25.9k | £4,950 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst scientists) on the subject of speleology through the provision of grants and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and to publish the useful results

## What it funds

The Ghar Parau Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Ghar Parau Foundation reported income of £12.5k and spending of £10.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £51.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ghar Parau Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (gharparau.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 The Ghar Parau Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ghar Parau Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Ghar Parau Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Ghar Parau Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Ghar Parau Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Ghar Parau Foundation'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 £10.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.2k a year.

### How large is The Ghar Parau Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Ghar Parau Foundation reported income of £12.5k and spending of £10.7k.


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