# The Bristol Commonwealth Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1048637 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1048637)
- Website: https://www.bcsbristol.org.uk
- Latest income: £65.4k; spending £61.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, 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
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bristol-commonwealth-society

Provides information and promotes knowledge about the peoples and countries of the Commonwealth, providing a meeting place for members, maintains library, holds meetings, talks and lectures on the Commonwealth, supports young people and students in studies relating to the Commonwealth, cooperates with other organizations interested or working in Commonwealth countries.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Bristol Commonwealth Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Bristol Commonwealth Society reported income of £65.4k and spending of £61.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bristol Commonwealth Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (bcsbristol.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

### Is The Bristol Commonwealth Society open for applications now?

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

### Does The Bristol Commonwealth Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Bristol Commonwealth Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Bristol Commonwealth Society?

In its latest reported year The Bristol Commonwealth Society reported income of £65.4k and spending of £61.8k.


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