# Porthcawl Athletic Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201868 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201868)
- Latest income: £0; spending £4,345
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Bridgend
- Other names: Paa (working)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/porthcawl-athletic-association

A charity set up to provide sports to children & adults in the local community.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £0 | £4,345 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £2,193 | £23.4k | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £12.3k | £19k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are as follows:• the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation andhealth related sport and fitness activities for the residents ofporthcawl and surrounding areas. The main activity in relation tothe objective is the running of the facilities at locks lane,Porthcawl. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005] and [section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008].

## What it funds

Porthcawl Athletic Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Porthcawl Athletic Association reported income of £0 and spending of £4,345. Over its last 3 reported years, to 30 Apr 2026, it spent £46.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Porthcawl Athletic Association in its sources (last checked 4 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 Porthcawl Athletic Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Porthcawl Athletic Association fund?

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

### Does Porthcawl Athletic Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Porthcawl Athletic Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Porthcawl Athletic Association give each year?

The register does not break out Porthcawl Athletic Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £4,345. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £15.6k a year.

### How large is Porthcawl Athletic Association?

In its latest reported year Porthcawl Athletic Association reported income of £0 and spending of £4,345.


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