# The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 288531 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/288531)
- Website: https://www.textilesociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £53.1k; spending £61.4k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/textile-society-for-study-of-history-art-and-design-of-textiles

education through seminars,lectures,visits,meetings.exchange of information,publications.annual textile fair.financial support through awards and bursaries

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles reported income of £53.1k and spending of £61.4k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (textilesociety.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 The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles?

In its latest reported year The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles reported income of £53.1k and spending of £61.4k.


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