# Chedworth Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 259277 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/259277)
- Website: https://www.chedworthsociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £74; spending £90
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Gloucestershire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/chedworth-society

The main object of the Society is to preserve and enhance the character of the parish of Chedworth, and to improve its appearance and amenities. This remit embraces many aspects of Village life, including historical interest, conservation, environmental concern, planning and housing development, and provision of amenities. The Society also promotes a strong social calender.

## 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 Jan 2025 | £74 | £90 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £79 | £52 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £92 | £332 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £115 | £74 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £189 | £52 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote and encourage the following by charitable means but not otherwise: to preserve and enhance the character of the parish of Chedworth and its surrounding countryside and to improve in every way possible its appearance and amenities. (for further details see clause 2 of constitution adopted 8th july 1969).

## What it funds

Chedworth Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Chedworth Society reported income of £74 and spending of £90. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2025, it spent £600 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Chedworth Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (chedworthsociety.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 Chedworth Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Chedworth Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Chedworth Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.

### Does Chedworth Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Chedworth Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Chedworth Society give each year?

The register does not break out Chedworth 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 Jan 2025 was £90. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £120 a year.

### How large is Chedworth Society?

In its latest reported year Chedworth Society reported income of £74 and spending of £90.


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