# Porthcawl Christmas Swim

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1217800 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1217800)
- Website: https://www.christmasswim.org
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout Wales
- Other names: Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/porthcawl-christmas-swim

The Porthcawl Christmas Swim organises an annual swim on Christmas morning to raise funds for charities operating throughout Wales and local good causes. The event also allows local groups and charities to raise their own funds through sponsorship and donations linked to their participation.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit, to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales), primarily by the provision of grants to registered charities and other organisations in Porthcawl and Wales.

## What it funds

Porthcawl Christmas Swim is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Porthcawl Christmas Swim in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (christmasswim.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.

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