The Preston Society grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 221685
The Preston Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 221685. The register describes its activities as: “Weekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £3,803 and spending of £3,320.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What The Preston Society funds
The Preston Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to The Preston Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Preston Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (prestonsociety.co.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 about The Preston Society
Is The Preston Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Preston Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Preston Society give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Preston Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Preston Society?
In its latest reported year The Preston Society reported income of £3,803 and spending of £3,320.
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