# Polish Studies Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1188129 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188129)
- Website: http://polish-studies.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £707
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/polish-studies-foundation

The objectives of the charity are to advance education of the public in, and support the academic study of, the history, literature, language, politics, economy, law, society, religion, philosophy and culture of Poland, and other areas of interest relating to Poland and its historical region.

## 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 | £0 | £707 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £689 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,200 | £25.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £25k | £25.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £38.9k | £8,177 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the charity are to advance education of the public in, and support the academic study of the history, literature language, politics, economy, law, society, religion, philosophy and culture of poland, and other areas of interest relating to poland and its historical region.

## What it funds

Polish Studies Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Polish Studies Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £707. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £60.3k 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 Polish Studies Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (polish-studies.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 Polish Studies Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Polish Studies Foundation fund?

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

### Does Polish Studies Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Polish Studies Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Polish Studies 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 £707. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.1k a year.

### How large is Polish Studies Foundation?

In its latest reported year Polish Studies Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £707.


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