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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1001107
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The Housman Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1001107. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The register describes its activities as: “Promotes knowledge and appreciation of the lives and works of A.E. Housman, other members of his family and the causes of literature and poetry.Activities include the publication of an Annual Journal, a Newsletter twice a year, Poetry Readings and Discussions, Commemorations in Bromsgrove and Ludlow, an Annual…” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of public education in the life and works of a e Housman and his family.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £5,784 and spending of £5,415.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,784
Latest spending
£5,415
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £5,784 | £5,415 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,319 | £4,651 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,322 | £9,046 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,010 | £5,892 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,841 | £4,919 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of public education in the life and works of a e Housman and his family
Where it operates
Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire
- Trustees
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What The Housman Society funds
The Housman Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £29.9k in total.
How to apply to The Housman Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Housman Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (housman-society.co.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 The Housman Society
Is The Housman Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Housman Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Housman Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Does The Housman Society give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Housman Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Housman Society give each year?
The register does not break out The Housman 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 Dec 2025 was £5,415. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,985 a year.
How large is The Housman Society?
In its latest reported year The Housman Society reported income of £5,784 and spending of £5,415.
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