The Ghar Parau Foundation
A 100% voluntary-based charity providing grant-aid assistance for British caving expeditions to all corners of the world.
Photo: Sunbeams in Doline 1 Hang Son Doong, Vietnam. (Ryan Deboodt)
About us
The Ghar Parau Foundation is a 100% voluntary-based charity. Through the management of an investment fund, the GPF provides grant aid to British caving expeditions, in particular those that include an element of innovative exploration or scientific study.
Since 2007, the GPF has awarded £136,450 to 215 expeditions travelling to 49 different countries.
We are also particularly keen to encourage young cavers into expedition caving. Over the last 17 years, the GPF has additionally awarded 107 individual grants to cavers going on their first foreign expedition.
Photo: Alum Pot, Yorkshire Dales, UK (Mark Burkey)