Applications for the Allen Grove Local History Fund

What is Local History? It can be almost impossible to define! It can involve a wide range of historical inquiry and investigation which encompasses local landscapes, oral traditions, written records, social and cultural practices, ephemera and objects. A typical project can involve virtually anything in a geographical area smaller than the country or countries as a whole.

The Allen Grove Local History Fund was established from a legacy made to the Kent Archaeological Society by the late Allen Grove (1910-1990), a former President.

The Society administers the Fund. Its objects are to promote research, preservation and enjoyment of local history in the ancient County of Kent. The geographical area of Kent considered under the Fund is that of the ancient county of Kent. It includes Medway and extends to the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham.

What is not eligible for a grant application? Grants will not be made for excavation, fieldwork or works of fiction. Allen Grove Local History Fund's objects are to promote research, preservation and enjoyment of local history. These objects are consistent with those of the Society. lt is a restricted fund and is invested separately from the Society’s other investments. In accordance with the terms of the legacy, decisions on how the fund is to be spent are taken by the Society’s officers.

The grant is awarded annually and the closing date for applications is 30th September. For the application form including guidance notes on applying and more information about the fund email the Allen Grove Administrator.

Applications for a wide range of local history projects are welcomed and encouraged from individuals, groups or societies. In the case of applications from groups or societies, the Fund Secretary will communicate with the project leader named in the application. The average grants recently awarded have been in the region of £500.

The window for submitting applications is 1 June to 30 September each year. As soon as practicable after 30th September, the Trustees will meet to consider the applications received. Grants are made once a year.