# The Housman Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1001107 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1001107)
- Website: https://www.housman-society.co.uk
- Latest income: £5,784; spending £5,415
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/housman-society

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 Lecture and the publication of books about A.E.Housman & family.

## 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 | £5,784 | £5,415 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £6,319 | £4,651 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,322 | £9,046 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,010 | £5,892 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,841 | £4,919 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of public education in the life and works of a e Housman and his family

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Housman Society reported income of £5,784 and spending of £5,415. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £29.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

## How to apply

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

### 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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