# Dunster Village Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 265671 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/265671)
- Latest income: £8,049; spending £7,396
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dunster-village-society

The charity was set up to help conserve and maintain the general fabric and way of life of the mediaeval village of Dunster. It does this by supporting, financially, enhancment schemes and particular organisations and bodies in the wider parish which promote the well-being of the village and its residents. We are, also, represented on the Dunster Working Group,.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £8,049 | £7,396 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £12.3k | £10.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,576 | £3,585 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £3,754 | £3,057 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £113 | £578 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Dunster area. To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty and history and character of the area of the village and to encourage preservation of features of historic interest.

## What it funds

Dunster Village Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Dunster Village Society reported income of £8,049 and spending of £7,396. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £24.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dunster Village Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Dunster Village Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Dunster Village Society fund?

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

### Does Dunster Village Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Dunster Village Society give each year?

The register does not break out Dunster Village 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 Aug 2025 was £7,396. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,976 a year.

### How large is Dunster Village Society?

In its latest reported year Dunster Village Society reported income of £8,049 and spending of £7,396.


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