UK grants and fundersThe Society for the Study of Labour History grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 288599
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The Society for the Study of Labour History is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 288599. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “The Society promotes the study of labour history by: production of a journal, Labour History Review; holding and sponsoring conferences; bursaries for postgraduate speakers at such conferences; bursaries for (doctoral-level) research and BA/MA dissertations in labour history; grants for conferences and public events…” Its charitable objects are: “To educate the public in the field of Labour History and to safeguard the preservation of Labour archives.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £16.1k and spending of £18.6k.
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Latest income
£16.1k
Latest spending
£18.6k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £16.1k | £18.6k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £13.4k | £17.8k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £13.6k | £19.8k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.2k | £12.2k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12.2k | £8,451 |
Charitable objects
To educate the public in the field of Labour History and to safeguard the preservation of Labour archives.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Also known as
- Labour History Society
- Trustees
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What The Society for the Study of Labour History funds
The Society for the Study of Labour History is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £76.9k in total.
How to apply to The Society for the Study of Labour History
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Society for the Study of Labour History in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (sslh.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 about The Society for the Study of Labour History
Is The Society for the Study of Labour History open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Society for the Study of Labour History is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Society for the Study of Labour History fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does The Society for the Study of Labour History give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Society for the Study of Labour History makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Society for the Study of Labour History give each year?
The register does not break out The Society for the Study of Labour History'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 £18.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.4k a year.
How large is The Society for the Study of Labour History?
In its latest reported year The Society for the Study of Labour History reported income of £16.1k and spending of £18.6k.
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