# The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 313386 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/313386)
- Website: https://www.entomologicalclub.org
- Latest income: £228; spending £1,118
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Entomological Fund (working); The Entomoligical Fund of the Entomological Club (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/entomological-fund-of-entomological-club

Award of small grants for research on insects in the UK, especially to amateurs. Organisation of an annual dinner for entomologists. Support and lobbying for entomological issues.

## 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 | £228 | £1,118 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £175 | £278 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £527 | £927 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £798 | £115 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £798 | £115 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement and diffusion of knowledge in all branches of entomology.

## What it funds

The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club reported income of £228 and spending of £1,118. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,553 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (entomologicalclub.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 Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club fund?

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

### Does The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club give each year?

The register does not break out The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club'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 £1,118. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £511 a year.

### How large is The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club?

In its latest reported year The Entomological Fund of the Entomological Club reported income of £228 and spending of £1,118.


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