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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 248363
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Wakefield Historical Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 248363. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Wakefield. The register describes its activities as: “Lecture programmes of historical interest subject particularly relating to the Wakefield & Yorkshire area. Summer season visits to places of historical interest. Encourages research into matters of historical interest particularly in the Wakefield and Yorkshire areas.” Its charitable objects are: “Preservation of matter of Historical or antiquarian interest relating to the city of Wakefield and its neighbourhood.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £4,942 and spending of £5,147.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,942
Latest spending
£5,147
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / scienceEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes researchOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,942 | £5,147 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,774 | £3,351 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,334 | £1,832 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,634 | £2,891 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,281 | £887 |
Charitable objects
Preservation of matter of Historical or antiquarian interest relating to the city of Wakefield and its neighbourhood.
Where it operates
City of Wakefield
- Trustees
- 16
What Wakefield Historical Society funds
Wakefield Historical Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £14.1k in total.
How to apply to Wakefield Historical Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wakefield Historical Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wakefieldhistoricalsociety.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 Wakefield Historical Society
Is Wakefield Historical Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wakefield Historical Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Wakefield Historical Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Wakefield.
Does Wakefield Historical Society give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Wakefield Historical Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Wakefield Historical Society give each year?
The register does not break out Wakefield 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 31 Dec 2025 was £5,147. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,822 a year.
How large is Wakefield Historical Society?
In its latest reported year Wakefield Historical Society reported income of £4,942 and spending of £5,147.
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