# Barnston Conservation Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 701290 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/701290)
- Website: https://www.barnstonvillage.info
- Latest income: £3,680; spending £3,344
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wirral
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/barnston-conservation-society

The society continues to hold a minimum of five public meetings a year (see statement of accounts) and the membership is asked if they have a preference as to where we should give donations and what we should do to enhance the area. The usual five public meetings have been suspended due to Covid restrictions

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,680 | £3,344 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5 | £242 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £20 | £285 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10 | £159 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £55 | £188 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To stimulate public interest in the area of benefit. 2. To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area of benefit. 3. To secure the preservation, Conservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic or public interest in the area of benefit.

## What it funds

Barnston Conservation Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Barnston Conservation Society reported income of £3,680 and spending of £3,344. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £4,218 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wirral.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Barnston Conservation Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (barnstonvillage.info) 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 Barnston Conservation Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Barnston Conservation Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Barnston Conservation Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wirral.

### Does Barnston Conservation Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Barnston Conservation Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Barnston Conservation Society give each year?

The register does not break out Barnston Conservation 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 Mar 2025 was £3,344. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £844 a year.

### How large is Barnston Conservation Society?

In its latest reported year Barnston Conservation Society reported income of £3,680 and spending of £3,344.


## Similar funders

- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [Rothschild Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rothschild-foundation) – 3 open schemes
- [The Pilgrim Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pilgrim-trust) – 3 open schemes
- [The Gannochy Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gannochy-trust) – 2 open schemes
- [National Churches Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/national-churches-trust) – 2 open schemes
- [Benefact Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/benefact-trust) – 1 open scheme

## Guides

- [Arts and heritage grants in Scotland: what is open now and who funds it](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/arts-and-heritage-grants-in-scotland)
- [Community grants in Wales: who funds what and what is open now](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/community-grants-in-wales)
- [Environmental grants for UK charities in 2026: who funds nature, climate and green community work](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/environmental-grants-for-uk-charities)