# The Ware Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 246922 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/246922)
- Website: http://www.waresociety.org.uk/
- Latest income: £2,681; spending £2,705
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ware-society

The Society monitors planning proposals, particularly in the Ware Conservation Area and comments where appropriate. It operates a biennial Town Award Scheme in recognition of developments or projects that have enhanced the appearance or amenity of the townOrganises monthly talks on various relevant topicsIt publishes or sponsors various publications concerning the history of the town

## 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 Mar 2025 | £2,681 | £2,705 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,296 | £2,118 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,016 | £2,122 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,191 | £1,369 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £844 | £1,233 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To stimulate public interest in and care for the character, beauty and history of the town of Ware and its surroundings. 2. To preserve and improve the amenities of Ware. 3. To encourage high standards of town planning architecture and design in the future developement of the town and its surroundings.

## What it funds

The Ware Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Ware Society reported income of £2,681 and spending of £2,705. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £9,547 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ware Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (waresociety.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 Ware Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Ware Society fund?

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

### Does The Ware Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Ware Society give each year?

The register does not break out The Ware 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 Mar 2025 was £2,705. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,909 a year.

### How large is The Ware Society?

In its latest reported year The Ware Society reported income of £2,681 and spending of £2,705.


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