# Westbere Village Preservation Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 294908 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/294908)
- Website: https://wvps.org.uk/
- Latest income: £2,412; spending £1,929
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/westbere-village-preservation-society

Within the Parish of Westbere the society aims toa) promote high standards of planning and architecture;b) educate regarding the local geography, natural history and architecture; andc) secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.The society provides a newsletter and organises events and activities for its members and the local community.

## 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 2026 | £2,412 | £1,929 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,487 | £1,669 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £808 | £476 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,711 | £2,091 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,290 | £695 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The society is established for the public benefit for the following purposes in the area comprising ?the present local government area of the parish of Westbere Kent? Which area shall hereinafter be referred to as the ?area of benefit? (i) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit.(ii) to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit. (iii) to secure the Preservation protection development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit. (iv) to promote the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in the area of benefit

## What it funds

Westbere Village Preservation 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 organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Westbere Village Preservation Society reported income of £2,412 and spending of £1,929. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £6,860 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Westbere Village Preservation Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wvps.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 Westbere Village Preservation Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Westbere Village Preservation Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Westbere Village Preservation Society fund?

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

### Does Westbere Village Preservation Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Westbere Village Preservation Society give each year?

The register does not break out Westbere Village Preservation 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 2026 was £1,929. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,372 a year.

### How large is Westbere Village Preservation Society?

In its latest reported year Westbere Village Preservation Society reported income of £2,412 and spending of £1,929.


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