# The British Epigraphy Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1090249 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1090249)
- Website: https://britishepigraphysociety.com/
- Latest income: £3,136; spending £2,794
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Other names: The Epigraphy Society (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-epigraphy-society

The BES promotes the study of inscriptions, texts, and historical documents in Greek, Latin, and other languages in the British Isles. We hold seminar meetings twice yearly on epigraphic themes, and regularly organise workshops on the practical study of inscriptions. We keep in touch via newsletters and e-mail alerts, and offer bursaries to student members to attend epigraphic meetings, etc.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £3,136 | £2,794 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £2,551 | £3,437 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £2,138 | £2,336 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £3,318 | £5,323 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £2,938 | £1,400 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of public education within the subjects of archaeology and history, particularly the study of inscriptions, texts and historical documents.

## What it funds

The British Epigraphy Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The British Epigraphy Society reported income of £3,136 and spending of £2,794. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £15.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Epigraphy Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (britishepigraphysociety.com) 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 British Epigraphy Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does The British Epigraphy Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The British Epigraphy Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The British Epigraphy Society give each year?

The register does not break out The British Epigraphy Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £2,794. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,058 a year.

### How large is The British Epigraphy Society?

In its latest reported year The British Epigraphy Society reported income of £3,136 and spending of £2,794.


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