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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1119606
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Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1119606. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Educational work. Liasing between Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and RCS International to provide educational programmes.” Its charitable objects are: “A) to promote within Wales the increase and spread of knowledge respecting the peoples and countries of the Commonwealth and their culturesb) the promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgroundsc) the promotion of racial…” In the year to 30 Apr 2025 it reported income of £19.4k and spending of £19.5k.
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Latest income
£19.4k
Latest spending
£19.5k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £19.4k | £19.5k |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £2,010 | £1,950 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £2,250 | £2,250 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £415 | £0 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
A) to promote within Wales the increase and spread of knowledge respecting the peoples and countries of the Commonwealth and their culturesb) the promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgroundsc) the promotion of racial harmony for the public benefit by promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial groups
Where it operates
Throughout Wales
- Trustees
- 5
What Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales funds
Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £23.7k in total.
How to apply to Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (rcswales.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 about Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales
Is Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wales.
Does Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales give each year?
The register does not break out Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales'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 2025 was £19.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,736 a year.
How large is Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales?
In its latest reported year Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales reported income of £19.4k and spending of £19.5k.
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