# Malmesbury History Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1193228 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193228)
- Website: https://malmesburyhistorysociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,256; spending £1,357
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Wiltshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/malmesbury-history-society

The society holds regular member meetings, hires speakers, supports education, research and publications on the history of the Malmesbury area.

## 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 | £2,256 | £1,357 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £902 | £1,148 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,937 | £773 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,450 | £4,430 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,117 | £1,648 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education in the History of Malmesbury and the surrounding area by holding meetings to disseminate and promote the History of the local area in a wider historical context to the local community and the general public of all ages and to publish local History information and liaise with other local groups who have a similar aim. Nothing in this constitution shall authorize an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable.

## What it funds

Malmesbury History Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes 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 Malmesbury History Society reported income of £2,256 and spending of £1,357. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £9,356 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Malmesbury History Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (malmesburyhistorysociety.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 Malmesbury History Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Malmesbury History Society fund?

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

### Does Malmesbury History Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Malmesbury History Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Malmesbury History Society give each year?

The register does not break out Malmesbury History 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 £1,357. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,871 a year.

### How large is Malmesbury History Society?

In its latest reported year Malmesbury History Society reported income of £2,256 and spending of £1,357.


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