# Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185669 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185669)
- Website: https://www.sias.me.uk
- Latest income: £4,546; spending £5,329
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Other names: Sias (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/somerset-industrial-archaeological-society

SIAS seeks to advance the education of the public in all aspects of industrial archaeology in and around Somerset. Talks are held fortnightly from October to March. Field Trips take place each summer with a programme of day, half-day and evening visits to place of industrial and historic interest. Fieldwork takes place when the opportunity arises. Members receive a Bulletin three times a year.

## 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 | £4,546 | £5,329 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,636 | £3,202 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,638 | £5,984 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,738 | £4,303 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,312 | £3,501 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are to advance the education of the public in all aspects of Industrial archaeology in and around the county of Somerset.

## What it funds

Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society 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, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society reported income of £4,546 and spending of £5,329. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £22.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (sias.me.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 Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society fund?

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

### Does Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society give each year?

The register does not break out Somerset Industrial 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 Dec 2025 was £5,329. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,464 a year.

### How large is Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society?

In its latest reported year Somerset Industrial Archaeological Society reported income of £4,546 and spending of £5,329.


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