# Devon Family History Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1210054 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1210054)
- Website: https://www.devonfhs.org.uk
- Latest income: £69.5k; spending £66.2k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/devon-family-history-society

We promote the study of genealogy and history, especially of Devon families and places, providing help and advice at meetings, fairs, our research centre and via our website. We actively encourage the preservation and transcription of relevant documents and records, especially for the county of Devon.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Devon Family History Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Devon Family History Society reported income of £69.5k and spending of £66.2k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Devon Family History Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (devonfhs.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 Devon Family History Society open for applications now?

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

### Does Devon Family History Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Devon Family History Society?

In its latest reported year Devon Family History Society reported income of £69.5k and spending of £66.2k.


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