# Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 224083 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/224083)
- Company number: 00038346
- Website: http://www.yahs.org.uk
- Latest income: £86.7k; spending £65k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/yorkshire-archaeological-and-historical-society

EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE HISTORIC COUNTY OF YORK

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society reported income of £86.7k and spending of £65k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (yahs.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 Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society?

In its latest reported year Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society reported income of £86.7k and spending of £65k.


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