# Shropshire Archaeological Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 511564 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/511564)
- Website: https://WWW.SHROPSHIREARCHAEOLOGY.ORG.UK
- Latest income: £10.1k; spending £13k
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Other names: Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shropshire-archaeological-society

1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION IN SHROPSHIRE.2. THE PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUITIES IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE.

## 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 2025 | £10.1k | £13k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,389 | £15.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,965 | £27.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £21.5k | £22.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £7,242 | £6,685 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the education of the public in Archaeological and historical investigation in Shropshire an the preservation of the county's antiquities. (for further details see clause 2 of constitution).

## What it funds

Shropshire Archaeological 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 and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Shropshire Archaeological Society reported income of £10.1k and spending of £13k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £84.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shropshire Archaeological Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (shropshirearchaeology.org.uk) 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 Shropshire Archaeological Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shropshire Archaeological Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Shropshire Archaeological Society fund?

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

### Does Shropshire Archaeological Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Shropshire Archaeological Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Shropshire Archaeological Society give each year?

The register does not break out Shropshire Archaeological 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 2025 was £13k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.9k a year.

### How large is Shropshire Archaeological Society?

In its latest reported year Shropshire Archaeological Society reported income of £10.1k and spending of £13k.


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