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.
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £101,667 | £92,582 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £100,067 | £117,561 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £94,788 | £73,983 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £93,183 | £81,965 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £91,852 | £47,800 | 0 / 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.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Also governs 4 other charities
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Also Known As
- Paft
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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