# Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 224084 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/224084)
- Company number: 00177204
- Website: https://www.leedsphilandlit.org.uk
- Latest income: £27.3k; spending £35.1k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/leeds-philosophical-and-literary-society

The charity: 1. Arranges public meetings, including lectures and events. 2. Makes grants to individuals and organisations to support research, publications, education and related activities, in Leeds and its local area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited reported income of £27.3k and spending of £35.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (leedsphilandlit.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 Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited open for applications now?

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

### Does Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited?

In its latest reported year Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society Limited reported income of £27.3k and spending of £35.1k.


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