# Wokingham Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 274988 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/274988)
- Website: https://www.wokinghamsociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,176; spending £24.7k
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Wokingham
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wokingham-society

The Society aims to encourage conservation of the character and traditions of Wokingham, promotes the study of history of Wokingham and interest in the town's heritage and provide grants from the Society's funds to relevant local organisations.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £1,176 | £24.7k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £1,138 | £25.8k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £14.3k | £27.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £10.7k | £4,435 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £20k | £19.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The society is established for the public benefit for the following purposes in the area within the Wokingham town parish boundary as it currently stands, i.e. The area administered by Wokingham town council, which area shall hereinafter be referred to as "the area of benefit". Applications for grants from outside the area of benefit will be considered as appropriate when proper association of the applicant with Wokingham is clear. Should the society receive and consider an application for a grant from outside the area of benefit but within Wokingham district then as a matter of courtesy the society will advise the local civic society, if one exists.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.

## What it funds

Wokingham Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Wokingham Society reported income of £1,176 and spending of £24.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £103k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Wokingham Society fund?

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

### Does Wokingham Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Wokingham Society give each year?

The register does not break out Wokingham Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £24.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.6k a year.

### How large is Wokingham Society?

In its latest reported year Wokingham Society reported income of £1,176 and spending of £24.7k.


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