The Tools and Trades History Society grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 290474
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The Tools and Trades History Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 290474. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “Public displays, demonstrations and talks, Public access to a TATHS Hall of Tools in Amberley Museum, Public access to a TATHS Library in the Museum of English Rural Life,Interchange of information with individuals and organisations worldwideResearch and funding researchPublication of journals, technical notes…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the general public in the History and development of hand Tools and their use and the people and Trades that used them.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £9,387 and spending of £16.9k.
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Latest income
£9,387
Latest spending
£16.9k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £9,387 | £16.9k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £30k | £37.8k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £19.8k | £21.6k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £22.6k | £23.4k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £23.3k | £23.8k |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the general public in the History and development of hand Tools and their use and the people and Trades that used them.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Also known as
- Taths
- Formerly
- The Tool and Trade History Society; The Tool and Trades History Society
- Trustees
- 8
What The Tools and Trades History Society funds
The Tools and Trades History Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £124k in total.
How to apply to The Tools and Trades History Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Tools and Trades History Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (taths.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 Tools and Trades History Society
Is The Tools and Trades History Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Tools and Trades History Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Tools and Trades History Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.
Does The Tools and Trades History Society give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Tools and Trades History Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Tools and Trades History Society give each year?
The register does not break out The Tools and Trades History 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 £16.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £24.7k a year.
How large is The Tools and Trades History Society?
In its latest reported year The Tools and Trades History Society reported income of £9,387 and spending of £16.9k.
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