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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 235270
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Friends of Historic Essex is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 235270. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Essex. The register describes its activities as: “To support the work of the Essex Record Office. The promotion of the education of the public in the history of the County of Essex as constituted in 1954, including those London Boroughs which were formerly within Essex. To publish or assist in the publication of material relating to the history of Essex.” Its charitable objects are: “To foster interest in Essex history and in the collections at the Essex record office, ingatestone hall and elsewhere (for details see constitution).” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £8,747 and spending of £7,421.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£8,747
Latest spending
£7,421
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resources
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £8,747 | £7,421 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,657 | £10.8k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £11.2k | £17.9k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,187 | £4,284 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,705 | £3,001 |
Charitable objects
To foster interest in Essex history and in the collections at the Essex record office, ingatestone hall and elsewhere (for details see constitution)
Where it operates
Throughout London, Essex
- Also known as
- The Friends of Historic Essex-Supporting the Essex Record Office
- Trustees
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What Friends of Historic Essex funds
Friends of Historic Essex is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £43.4k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Historic Essex
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Historic Essex in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (historicessex.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 about Friends of Historic Essex
Is Friends of Historic Essex open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Historic Essex is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Historic Essex fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Essex.
Does Friends of Historic Essex give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Historic Essex makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Friends of Historic Essex give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Historic Essex's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £7,421. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,679 a year.
How large is Friends of Historic Essex?
In its latest reported year Friends of Historic Essex reported income of £8,747 and spending of £7,421.
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