# Paaw

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1209694 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209694)
- Website: https://www.paaw.org.uk/
- Latest income: £893; spending £641
- What it funds: Animals, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/paaw

Makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research, acts an umbrella or resource body.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £893 | £641 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriatecare, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need ofcare and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poorcircumstances or ill usage by:raising awareness and educating the public in matters pertaining to animalwelfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering amonganimals.providing grants and services to other animal welfare charities andorganisations.’

## What it funds

Paaw is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Paaw reported income of £893 and spending of £641.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Paaw in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (paaw.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 Paaw open for applications now?

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

### Where does Paaw fund?

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

### Does Paaw give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Paaw makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Paaw give each year?

The register does not break out Paaw's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £641.

### How large is Paaw?

In its latest reported year Paaw reported income of £893 and spending of £641.


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