# Melbourne Civic Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1108835 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1108835)
- Website: https://www.melbournecivicsociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £4,734; spending £3,902
- What it funds: Education / training, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Derbyshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/melbourne-civic-society

TO MONITOR AND PRESERVE THE HERITAGE AND CHARACTER OF THE PARISH OF MELBOURNEAND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION BY WAY OF LECTURES, VISITS, ETC.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | £4,734 | £3,902 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2025 | £4,337 | £4,218 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £4,762 | £6,188 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £2,182 | £2,568 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £3,784 | £1,730 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit for the following purposes in the area comprising the civil parish of Melbourne, which area shall hereinafter be referred to as "the area of benefit"1. To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit.2. To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit.3. To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.

## What it funds

Melbourne Civic Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Melbourne Civic Society reported income of £4,734 and spending of £3,902. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2026, it spent £18.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Melbourne Civic Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (melbournecivicsociety.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 Melbourne Civic Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Melbourne Civic Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Melbourne Civic Society fund?

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

### Does Melbourne Civic Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Melbourne Civic Society give each year?

The register does not break out Melbourne Civic Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2026 was £3,902. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,721 a year.

### How large is Melbourne Civic Society?

In its latest reported year Melbourne Civic Society reported income of £4,734 and spending of £3,902.


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