# Richmond Scientific Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 298665 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/298665)
- Website: https://www.richmondscientificsociety.org
- Latest income: £1,125; spending £1,045
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/richmond-scientific-society

IN ADDITION TO THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES THE SOCIETY PROMOTES LECTURES ON SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS EACH MONTH FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY EVERY YEAR.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Richmond Scientific Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Richmond Scientific Society reported income of £1,125 and spending of £1,045.

## How to apply

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

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

### Does Richmond Scientific Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Richmond Scientific Society?

In its latest reported year Richmond Scientific Society reported income of £1,125 and spending of £1,045.


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