# The Devon History Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262485 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262485)
- Website: https://www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £6,831; spending £10.7k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/devon-history-society

Promoting interest in Devon's history and heritage by conferences, symposia and the publication of a journal. The society also encourages and offers support to those carrying out research into Devon's history.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Devon History Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Devon History Society reported income of £6,831 and spending of £10.7k.

## How to apply

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

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

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

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

### How large is The Devon History Society?

In its latest reported year The Devon History Society reported income of £6,831 and spending of £10.7k.


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