# Frome Society for Local Study

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 292340 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/292340)
- Website: https://www.fsls.org.uk
- Latest income: £21k; spending £19.9k
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/frome-society-for-local-study

FSLS is concerned wth Environment/Conservation/Heritage and organises a series of educational walks around Frome during the summer.which are designed to help residents/other groups appreciate the economic and social history of the town and the fine selection of Frome's magnificent buildings.Helps Charities and other voluntary bodies,makes Grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research.

## 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 | £21k | £19.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £21.5k | £22.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £23.8k | £27.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.4k | £15.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.2k | £15.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the society shall be: to advance the education of the public in the Local history, geology, archaeology, natural history and architecture of Frome and the surrounding area and to enable the same through a programme of talks and visits and through the publication of documents, books and leaflets.to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of Frome and the surrounding area by promoting high standards of urban and environmental design in particular relating to planning, transport and the environment and to encourage the public to get involved in caring for the environment and the public realm and to respond to all major or significant planning applications and developments.to assist the restoration and preservation of buildings and artefacts in Frome and the surrounding area and to commission commemorative plaques by the provision of grants.

## What it funds

Frome Society for Local Study is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Frome Society for Local Study reported income of £21k and spending of £19.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £100k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Frome Society for Local Study in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (fsls.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 Frome Society for Local Study open for applications now?

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

### Where does Frome Society for Local Study fund?

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

### Does Frome Society for Local Study give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Frome Society for Local Study makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Frome Society for Local Study give each year?

The register does not break out Frome Society for Local Study'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 £19.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.1k a year.

### How large is Frome Society for Local Study?

In its latest reported year Frome Society for Local Study reported income of £21k and spending of £19.9k.


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