# Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 282938 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/282938)
- Website: https://www.osme.org
- Latest income: £38.8k; spending £55.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ornithological-society-of-middle-east-caucasus-and-central-asia

An organisation to promote a greater public understanding of ornithology in the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia and to facilitate conservation of the region's birds. Research grants are awarded and the results are published in a twice-yearly publication.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia reported income of £38.8k and spending of £55.2k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (osme.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 Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia?

In its latest reported year Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia reported income of £38.8k and spending of £55.2k.


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