UK grants and fundersSociety for the Preservation of Rare Books grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1179983
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Society for the Preservation of Rare Books is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1179983. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “Supporting book preservation societies across the UK with guidance, funding and general support.” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of education for the public benefit, particularly pertaining to the history of Books and their associated historical significance or heritage by supporting and funding projects of conservation, digitization, and cataloguing in institutional libraries, particularly those in urgent need, and thus…” In the year to 31 Dec 2024 it reported income of £900 and spending of £60.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£900
Latest spending
£60
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Other defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £900 | £60 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £900 | £4,531 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £300 | £15 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,000 | £1,500 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of education for the public benefit, particularly pertaining to the history of Books and their associated historical significance or heritage by supporting and funding projects of conservation, digitization, and cataloguing in institutional libraries, particularly those in urgent need, and thus enabling the wider public access to these libraries.
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Trustees
- 1
What Society for the Preservation of Rare Books funds
Society for the Preservation of Rare Books is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £6,106 in total.
How to apply to Society for the Preservation of Rare Books
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Society for the Preservation of Rare Books in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (sprb.co.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 about Society for the Preservation of Rare Books
Is Society for the Preservation of Rare Books open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Society for the Preservation of Rare Books is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Society for the Preservation of Rare Books fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does Society for the Preservation of Rare Books give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Society for the Preservation of Rare Books makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Society for the Preservation of Rare Books give each year?
The register does not break out Society for the Preservation of Rare Books'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 2024 was £60. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £1,527 a year.
How large is Society for the Preservation of Rare Books?
In its latest reported year Society for the Preservation of Rare Books reported income of £900 and spending of £60.
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