# The Otford Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 272974 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/272974)
- Website: https://www.otfordsociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £33.7k; spending £21.4k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/otford-society

The Otford Society is an Amenities Charity specialising in strengthening community ties, preserving the rural and historic character of Otford and improving the quality of Otford Villaeg Life by providing funding to improve village amenities. We raise funds through membership subscription, donations and by running community events and fund raising activities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Otford Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Otford Society reported income of £33.7k and spending of £21.4k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Otford Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (otfordsociety.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 The Otford Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Otford Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Otford Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Otford Society?

In its latest reported year The Otford Society reported income of £33.7k and spending of £21.4k.


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