# Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 227786 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/227786)
- Website: https://cumbriapast.com
- Latest income: £67k; spending £86.8k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cumberland-and-westmorland-antiquarian-and-archaeological-society

Funds historical and archaeological research with grants to volunteer groups, schools, museums and academic/professional researchers. Operates a website with accessible heritage information. Support local historical societies in studying the historical environment. Holds study days, lectures and visits. Publishes a respected annual journal, plus books and other publications.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science 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 and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society reported income of £67k and spending of £86.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (cumbriapast.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 Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society open for applications now?

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

### Does Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society?

In its latest reported year Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society reported income of £67k and spending of £86.8k.


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