# Batus General Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1136176 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1136176)
- Latest income: £68.5k; spending £39.4k
- What it funds: Armed forces / emergency services
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/batus-general-fund

BATUS General Funds activities are for the promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by the provision of Sporting Events, Welfare Communications, Laundry Services, Sports Equipment, Expeditions, Welfare Vehicle Rental, Social Functions, Adventurous Training, Financial & Non Financial Welfare Support and Retail of Tax Free Consumable Goods for entitled personnel.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Batus General Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes armed forces / emergency services for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Batus General Fund reported income of £68.5k and spending of £39.4k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Batus General Fund in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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

### Is Batus General Fund open for applications now?

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

### Does Batus General Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Batus General Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Batus General Fund?

In its latest reported year Batus General Fund reported income of £68.5k and spending of £39.4k.


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