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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1177881
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The British Society of Sports History is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1177881. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Promoting study and research into the history of sport through; providing grants for research activities, sponsorship of research projects, sponsorship of events, holding conferences and workshops, publishing a journal (Sport in History) and awarding prizes in the field of sports history.The Societies website is…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance education for the public benefit in the historical study of sport physical education recreation and leisure with special reference to the British isles and encourage scholarship in the research, study and teaching of these various aspects of History.” In the year to 30 Jun 2026 it reported income of £24.8k and spending of £20.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£24.8k
Latest spending
£20.7k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesSponsors or undertakes researchActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | £24.8k | £20.7k |
| 30 Jun 2025 | £17.4k | £19.8k |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £18.7k | £18.4k |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £16.6k | £15.9k |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £16.2k | £13.9k |
Charitable objects
To advance education for the public benefit in the historical study of sport physical education recreation and leisure with special reference to the British isles and encourage scholarship in the research, study and teaching of these various aspects of History
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Also known as
- Bssh
- Trustees
- 12
What The British Society of Sports History funds
The British Society of Sports History is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2026, it spent £88.7k in total.
How to apply to The British Society of Sports History
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Society of Sports History in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (sportinhistory.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 about The British Society of Sports History
Is The British Society of Sports History open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Society of Sports History is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The British Society of Sports History fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The British Society of Sports History give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The British Society of Sports History makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The British Society of Sports History give each year?
The register does not break out The British Society of Sports History's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2026 was £20.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.7k a year.
How large is The British Society of Sports History?
In its latest reported year The British Society of Sports History reported income of £24.8k and spending of £20.7k.
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