# Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 276898 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/276898)
- Website: https://www.hias.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,055; spending £1,854
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Other names: Southampton University Industrial Archaeology Group (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hampshire-industrial-archaeology-society

An interest in all Industrial Archaeology sites in Hampshire, research and recording, lectures to members and occasional visits.

## 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 | £2,055 | £1,854 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £9,031 | £2,623 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £2,296 | £1,758 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £1,778 | £2,248 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £855 | £1,067 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the society are:-a] to promote and engage in the study, recording, and research into Industrial Archaeology and history, with special reference to Hampshire and to publish the results appropriately.b] to encourage and engage in the rescue, restoration, preservation and conservation of Industrial Archaeology and historical remains, records and all other objects of importance appertaining thereto.c] to work with and, where appropriate, support other bodies with related objectives.

## What it funds

Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society 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, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society reported income of £2,055 and spending of £1,854. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £9,550 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (hias.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 Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society fund?

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

### Does Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society give each year?

The register does not break out Hampshire Industrial Archaeology 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 £1,854. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,910 a year.

### How large is Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society?

In its latest reported year Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society reported income of £2,055 and spending of £1,854.


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