# Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 295428 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/295428)
- Website: https://www.bexhilloldtown.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: East Sussex
- Other names: Bexhill O T P S (working); Bexhill Otps (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bexhill-old-town-preservation-society-295428

The Society is established as an independent, non-party, non-sectarian body for the public benefit in the area comprising Bexhill-on-Sea, especially the Old Town. It aims to preserve the antiquity and character of the area as a thriving community; to secure the protection of features of historic or public interest; to foster community spirit; and to maintain the Jubilee Clock and its belfry.

## 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 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) To preserve the antiquity and character of the area of benefit as a thriving community. (ii) to educate the citizens and friends of Bexhill in an appreciation of the history, geography, natural history and architecture of the area. (iii) to secure the Preservation, protection, development ad improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit. (iv) to promote a high standard of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit and to oppose any inappropriate developments. (v)to represent the views of the society to local, county and other authorities. (vi) to insure, maintain, repair and keep in working order, the jubilee clock and its belfry. (viii) to help foster local community spirit, to arrange lectures and social events connected with the area of benefit.

## What it funds

Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (bexhilloldtown.org) 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 Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.

### Does Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society give each year?

The register does not break out Bexhill Old Town Preservation 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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society?

In its latest reported year Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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