# The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1141964 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1141964)
- Website: http://www.tmsoc.org/tms-educational-trust-awards/
- Latest income: £0; spending £1,200
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Serbia, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man
- Other names: Tms Educational Trust (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/micropalaeontological-society-educational-trust

During the year we raised a further £250 and made financial awards to two students, one studying for an MSc Micropalaeontology at the University of Birmingham, and one on a one week long specific course about Ostracods in Jena, Germany. The latter was unable to attend due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, so the grant will roll over

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2025 | £0 | £1,200 | not filed |
| 9 Nov 2024 | £0 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 9 Nov 2023 | £0 | £2,500 | not filed |
| 9 Nov 2022 | £0 | £1,500 | not filed |
| 9 Nov 2021 | £0 | £500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education for the benefit of the public in particular but notexclusively by:• the accreditation of university courses and relevant research topics in thestudy of micropalaeontology;• assisting in the funding for the training of student micropalaeontologists.this training must be as part of an accredited post graduate course or project, oras a recognised short course at an accredited place of training.

## What it funds

The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £1,200. Over its last 5 reported years, to 9 Nov 2025, it spent £6,700 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Croatia and 35 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (tmsoc.org) 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 Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Croatia and 35 more areas.

### Does The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 9 Nov 2025 was £1,200. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,340 a year.

### How large is The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust?

In its latest reported year The Micropalaeontological Society Educational Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £1,200.


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