# The Greenwich Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262023 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262023)
- Website: https://www.greenwichsociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £13.2k; spending £12.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/greenwich-society

The society reviews and comments on all planning applications in the Greenwich (SE10) area. Its volunteers actively participate in cleaning up graffiti and maintaining small 'street' gardens. Events are organised for members to explore buildings and aspects of the region. A regular newsletter keeps members up to date with relevant planning developments in the area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Greenwich Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Greenwich Society reported income of £13.2k and spending of £12.1k.

## How to apply

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

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

### Does The Greenwich Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Greenwich Society?

In its latest reported year The Greenwich Society reported income of £13.2k and spending of £12.1k.


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