# The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 208205 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/208205)
- Website: https://www.conchsoc.org
- Latest income: £14.8k; spending £11.8k
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland
- Other names: Conch Soc (working); The Conchological Society (working)
- Trustees: 22
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/conchological-society-of-great-britain-and-ireland

Undertakes and sponsors environmental research on mollusc related subjects. Publishes results in "Journal Of Conchology" or in the society's magazine "Mollusc World". The journal is the world's oldest continuing publication on the subject. Published twice a year, it contains scientific papers and short communications on molluscs with the emphasis on conservation, biogeography and taxonomy

## 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 Dec 2025 | £14.8k | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £17k | £8,127 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £15.4k | £15.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £17.5k | £19.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £17k | £21.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The promotion for the benefit of the public of the study of the mollusca in its widest aspects.

## What it funds

The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland reported income of £14.8k and spending of £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £75.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (conchsoc.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

### Is The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland fund?

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

### Does The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland give each year?

The register does not break out The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.2k a year.

### How large is The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland?

In its latest reported year The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland reported income of £14.8k and spending of £11.8k.


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