# British Society for Population Studies

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 266161 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/266161)
- Website: http://www.bsps.org.uk
- Latest income: £87.9k; spending £82.3k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-society-for-population-studies

To further the scientific study of biological, economic, historical, medical, social and other problems associated with human populations & to contribute to public awareness of these issues. Organises day meetings, workshops & an annual conference.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

British Society for Population Studies is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year British Society for Population Studies reported income of £87.9k and spending of £82.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from British Society for Population Studies in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (bsps.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 British Society for Population Studies open for applications now?

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

### Does British Society for Population Studies give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is British Society for Population Studies?

In its latest reported year British Society for Population Studies reported income of £87.9k and spending of £82.3k.


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