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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1109446
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Rural Community Support Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1109446. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex. The register describes its activities as: “The provision of a wide range of information to local residents and visitors to the area. This range includes tourist information, bus and train timetables, details of local activities, hotels and B&Bs, also local authority information and Government leaflets concerning welfare issues and benefits. Up-to-date…” Its charitable objects are: “1. To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the village of herstmonceux and surrounding communities in particular the advancement of education and the preservation and protection of good health by the provision of information that will improve the welfare of said inhabitants. 2. To…” In the year to 31 Jul 2026 it reported income of £11.7k and spending of £13.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11.7k
Latest spending
£13.9k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | £11.7k | £13.9k |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £9,301 | £6,486 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £9,723 | £22.9k |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £9,855 | £9,802 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £10.3k | £10.1k |
Charitable objects
1. To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the village of herstmonceux and surrounding communities in particular the advancement of education and the preservation and protection of good health by the provision of information that will improve the welfare of said inhabitants. 2. To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the said purpose and to that end to bring together representatives of statutory bodies, voluntary organisations and other agencies engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes within the area of benefit and to share best practice.
Where it operates
East Sussex
- Trustees
- 4
What Rural Community Support Society funds
Rural Community Support Society is registered under general charitable purposes 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 buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2026, it spent £63.2k in total.
How to apply to Rural Community Support Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rural Community Support Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Rural Community Support Society
Is Rural Community Support Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Rural Community Support Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Rural Community Support Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.
Does Rural Community Support Society give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Rural Community Support Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Rural Community Support Society give each year?
The register does not break out Rural Community Support 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 Jul 2026 was £13.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.6k a year.
How large is Rural Community Support Society?
In its latest reported year Rural Community Support Society reported income of £11.7k and spending of £13.9k.
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