# The Ropley Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 298128 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/298128)
- Website: https://ropleysociety.org
- Latest income: £4,069; spending £4,709
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ropley-society

To provide a forum for those who are concerned in preserving, enjoying and protecting the environment and character of Ropley, including Monkwood and West Tisted (the Local Area).

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,069 | £4,709 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,676 | £3,714 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,132 | £3,889 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,578 | £1,961 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,373 | £3,163 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the public benefit for the following purposes in the area comprising the parish of Ropley: (i) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in, or affecting, the area of benefit; (ii) to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit; and (iii) to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.

## What it funds

The Ropley Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Ropley Society reported income of £4,069 and spending of £4,709. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £17.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ropley Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ropleysociety.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 The Ropley Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ropley Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Ropley Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire.

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

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

### How much does The Ropley Society give each year?

The register does not break out The Ropley Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £4,709. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,487 a year.

### How large is The Ropley Society?

In its latest reported year The Ropley Society reported income of £4,069 and spending of £4,709.


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