Barnes Literary Society grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1197046
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Barnes Literary Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1197046. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Richmond Upon Thames. The register describes its activities as: “The Barnes Literary Society offers a regular opportunity for people with an interest in literature to hear and question writers and speakers on a wide variety of literary topics. We also organise visits to places of literary interest and offer a forum for the discussion of literary topics.” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit to promote the arts and advance education in the London borough of Richmond Upon Thames by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation and understanding of literature including visits to places of Literary interest, a forum for the discussion of Literary topics and such other…” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £22k and spending of £19.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£22k
Latest spending
£19.7k
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £22k | £19.7k |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £22.3k | £22.5k |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £17.9k | £13.2k |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £15.4k | £10.9k |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit to promote the arts and advance education in the London borough of Richmond Upon Thames by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation and understanding of literature including visits to places of Literary interest, a forum for the discussion of Literary topics and such other activities as the trustees shall from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Richmond Upon Thames
- Trustees
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What Barnes Literary Society funds
Barnes Literary Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £66.3k in total.
How to apply to Barnes Literary Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Barnes Literary Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (barnesliterarysociety.org.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 about Barnes Literary Society
Is Barnes Literary Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Barnes Literary Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Barnes Literary Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Richmond Upon Thames.
Does Barnes Literary Society give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Barnes Literary Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Barnes Literary Society give each year?
The register does not break out Barnes Literary Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £19.7k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £16.6k a year.
How large is Barnes Literary Society?
In its latest reported year Barnes Literary Society reported income of £22k and spending of £19.7k.
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