# Olicana Historical Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 504294 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/504294)
- Website: https://www.ilkley.org/clubs/ohis.htm
- Latest income: £1,697; spending £1,738
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Bradford City
- Other names: Olicana Museum and Historical Society (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/olicana-historical-society

To arrange activities in Ilkley (West Yorks) which stimulate public interest in all aspects of history and archaeology

## 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 | £1,697 | £1,738 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2025 | £2,127 | £2,242 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £960 | £1,719 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £1,097 | £2,010 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £1,274 | £1,108 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of the public, to foster the general study of museum subjects and to stimulate interest in and research into local history.

## What it funds

Olicana Historical Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Olicana Historical Society reported income of £1,697 and spending of £1,738. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2026, it spent £8,817 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City.

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Olicana Historical Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City.

### Does Olicana Historical Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Olicana Historical Society give each year?

The register does not break out Olicana Historical 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 £1,738. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,763 a year.

### How large is Olicana Historical Society?

In its latest reported year Olicana Historical Society reported income of £1,697 and spending of £1,738.


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