# Solent Protection Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1154317 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1154317)
- Website: https://www.solentprotection.org
- Latest income: £23.8k; spending £4,323
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton City, Portsmouth City, West Sussex
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/solent-protection-society

Protecting environment of area from Chichester Harbour to the Needles for the benefit of present and future generations

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £23.8k | £4,323 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £13k | £11.5k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £12.4k | £11.5k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £12.2k | £12.8k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £16.8k | £10.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, Protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Solent area (from the needles channel in the West to chichester harbour in the east) so that it may continue to be enjoyed by present and future generations.

## What it funds

Solent Protection Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Solent Protection Society reported income of £23.8k and spending of £4,323. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £50.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton City, Portsmouth City and West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Solent Protection Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (solentprotection.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 Solent Protection Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Solent Protection Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton City, Portsmouth City and West Sussex.

### Does Solent Protection Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Solent Protection Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Solent Protection Society give each year?

The register does not break out Solent Protection Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £4,323. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.1k a year.

### How large is Solent Protection Society?

In its latest reported year Solent Protection Society reported income of £23.8k and spending of £4,323.


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