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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1203956
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The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1203956. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester and Wirral. The register describes its activities as: “Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society is concerned with the preservation, maintenance, defence and development of the rights of the public to the use and enjoyment of public highways, footpaths, bridleways, byways and other rights of way, commons, open spaces, waste lands and roadside slips in the…” Its charitable objects are: “The Preservation, maintenance defence and development of the rights of the public to the use and enjoyment of public highways, Footpaths, bridleways, byways and other rights of way, commons, vacant Spaces waste lands and roadside slips in the (former) hundred of Wirral, free from obstruction, nuisance and annoyance.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £1,696 and spending of £1,841.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,696
Latest spending
£1,841
- What it funds
- Environment / conservation / heritageRecreation
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,696 | £1,841 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,205 | £10.7k |
| 11 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The Preservation, maintenance defence and development of the rights of the public to the use and enjoyment of public highways, Footpaths, bridleways, byways and other rights of way, commons, vacant Spaces waste lands and roadside slips in the (former) hundred of Wirral, free from obstruction, nuisance and annoyance
Where it operates
Cheshire West & Chester, Wirral
- Trustees
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What The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society funds
The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £12.6k in total.
How to apply to The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society
Is The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester and Wirral.
Does The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society give each year?
The register does not break out The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces 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 Dec 2025 was £1,841. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £4,194 a year.
How large is The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society?
In its latest reported year The Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society reported income of £1,696 and spending of £1,841.
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