# Vale of Evesham Historical Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1164317 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1164317)
- Website: http://valeofeveshamhistory.org.uk/
- Latest income: £4,194; spending £9,195
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Worcestershire
- Other names: Vehs (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/vale-of-evesham-historical-society

The VEHS performs a range of heritage and educational activities including:1. Conserve and care for artefacts and displays2. Collect and preserve artefacts3. Produce displays on historical subjects4. Provide talks on subjects of historical interest5. Organise trips and visits6. Publish books and a regular magazine

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | £4,194 | £9,195 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2025 | £4,542 | £4,401 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £3,847 | £3,453 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £3,623 | £3,795 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £2,874 | £3,668 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the public in general on the subject of the history and cultural heritage of the Vale of Evesham by the collection of documents and other records for research and for public display of items of antiquarian and local Historical interest

## What it funds

Vale of Evesham Historical Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Vale of Evesham Historical Society reported income of £4,194 and spending of £9,195. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2026, it spent £24.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Vale of Evesham Historical Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (valeofeveshamhistory.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 Vale of Evesham Historical Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Vale of Evesham Historical Society fund?

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

### Does Vale of Evesham Historical Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Vale of Evesham Historical Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Vale of Evesham Historical Society give each year?

The register does not break out Vale of Evesham Historical Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2026 was £9,195. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,902 a year.

### How large is Vale of Evesham Historical Society?

In its latest reported year Vale of Evesham Historical Society reported income of £4,194 and spending of £9,195.


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