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The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust

Also known as: Paft

The Trust offers financial assistance to support education, culture and and historical research with a Polish focus. This includes supporting publications, exhibitions and symposia. There is a particular emphasis on Polish history since 1914 and the emigre movement.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust offers financial assistance to support education, culture and and historical research with a Polish focus. This includes supporting publications, exhibitions and symposia. There is a particular emphasis on Polish history since 1914 and the emigre movement.

Grants

The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£92,582
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£101,667
Latest Expenditure
£92,582

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 91.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£101,667
£92,5820 / 0
2024
£100,067
£117,5610 / 0
2023
£94,788
£73,9830 / 0
2022
£93,183
£81,9650 / 0
2021
£91,852
£47,8000 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust

What does The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust do?

The Trust offers financial assistance to support education, culture and and historical research with a Polish focus. This includes supporting publications, exhibitions and symposia. There is a particular emphasis on Polish history since 1914 and the emigre movement.

How much income did The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust report in 2025?

The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust reported total income of £102k and reported expenditure of £93k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust registered as a charity?

The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 1988 as charity number 297911. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust?

The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER ZAREBSKI BSc MBA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust operate?

The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust operates across 6 areas, including Belgium, Canada, Ireland and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297911.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 January 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
297911
Charity Number
297911

Trustees

CHRISTOPHER ZAREBSKI BSc MBA Chair
ANNA STEFANICKI MA
Dr ANDRZEJ TADEUSZ PAUEL SUCHCITZ FRHISTS
MAGDALENA SZKUTA
Also governs 1 other charity
MRS E MARESCH
WIKTOR MOSZCZYNSKI
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Paft

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