# Rutland Local History and Record Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 700273 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/700273)
- Website: http://www.rutlandhistory.org
- Latest income: £5,196; spending £4,219
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Rutland
- Other names: Rutland Local History Society (working)
- Trustees: 16
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rutland-local-history-and-record-society

The heritage and conservation of the ancient county of Rutland

## 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 Mar 2026 | £5,196 | £4,219 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,848 | £3,414 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,931 | £4,443 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,939 | £4,212 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,210 | £4,520 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the advancement of the education of the public by developing public interest in all aspects of the History of Rutland.

## What it funds

Rutland Local History and Record Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Rutland Local History and Record Society reported income of £5,196 and spending of £4,219. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £20.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rutland Local History and Record Society in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (rutlandhistory.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 Rutland Local History and Record Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Rutland Local History and Record Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Rutland Local History and Record Society fund?

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

### Does Rutland Local History and Record Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Rutland Local History and Record Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Rutland Local History and Record Society give each year?

The register does not break out Rutland Local History and Record 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 Mar 2026 was £4,219. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,162 a year.

### How large is Rutland Local History and Record Society?

In its latest reported year Rutland Local History and Record Society reported income of £5,196 and spending of £4,219.


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