# Northwich and District Heritage Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 516930 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/516930)
- Website: https://www.northwich-heritage.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,103; spending £1,288
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northwich-and-district-heritage-society

The charity carries out an educational function, organising meetings related to local cultural and historical themes. It also publishes local history booklets.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £2,103 | £1,288 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,361 | £2,237 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,334 | £2,640 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,189 | £1,963 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £345 | £943 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote greater awareness and the permanent preservation of the historical, archaeological, architectural and environmental Heritage of the area for the benefit of the public generally and especially the inhabitants thereof.

## What it funds

Northwich and District Heritage Society 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 organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Northwich and District Heritage Society reported income of £2,103 and spending of £1,288. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £9,071 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Northwich and District Heritage Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (northwich-heritage.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 Northwich and District Heritage Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Northwich and District Heritage Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does Northwich and District Heritage Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Northwich and District Heritage Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Northwich and District Heritage Society give each year?

The register does not break out Northwich and District Heritage 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 Mar 2025 was £1,288. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,814 a year.

### How large is Northwich and District Heritage Society?

In its latest reported year Northwich and District Heritage Society reported income of £2,103 and spending of £1,288.


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