# The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1167263 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167263)
- Website: https://www.royalrussell.co.uk/Our-Community
- Latest income: £47.5k; spending £63.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/1853-society

The 1853 Society is the Parents' Association of Royal Russell School with the objective to developeffective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and the widercommunity. It engages in or funds activities or provides facilities or equipment which supports the school and charitable endeavours of the school and advances the education of the pupils.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) reported income of £47.5k and spending of £63.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (royalrussell.co.uk) 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

### Is The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association)?

In its latest reported year The 1853 Society (Royal Russell Parents' Association) reported income of £47.5k and spending of £63.8k.


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