# Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1015692 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1015692)
- Website: https://www.salisburyclosepreservation.org
- Latest income: £8,762; spending £19.7k
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Wiltshire
- Other names: S C C P S (working); Salisbury Cathedral Close Prservation Society (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/salisbury-cathedral-close-preservation-society

The Society's aim is to preserve the unique quality of Salisbury Cathedral Close for future generations, and to educate the public about the history, buildings, environment and wildlife of The Close. The Society normally organises an annual lecture to promote interest in and support for its objectives. The Society may also make grants towards the costs of preserving and enhancing The Close.

## 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 | £8,762 | £19.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £23.7k | £21.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,964 | £3,958 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,553 | £7,245 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £11.7k | £3,864 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to secure the Preservation protection development and improvement of the features of the historic and natural environment and heritage of the area of Salisbury near the Cathedral and in particular the Cathedral Close its setting and features of public interest 2) to educate the public about the historic and natural environment heritage and setting and features of public interest of that area.

## What it funds

Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation 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 organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society reported income of £8,762 and spending of £19.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £56.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (salisburyclosepreservation.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 Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society fund?

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

### Does Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society give each year?

The register does not break out Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation 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 £19.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.2k a year.

### How large is Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society?

In its latest reported year Salisbury Cathedral Close Preservation Society reported income of £8,762 and spending of £19.7k.


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