# The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 278511 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/278511)
- Latest income: £18.2k; spending £15.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charity-trust-of-rotary-club-of-london

Grants given to mainly London charities & educational support of London based applicants.

## 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 | £18.2k | £15.6k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £42.2k | £12k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £47.9k | £38.4k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £47k | £50.7k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £37.4k | £50.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply both capital and income of the trust fund to or for such charitable objects, institutions or purposes in scuh proportions and in such manner as the council shall from time to time direct.

## What it funds

The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London reported income of £18.2k and spending of £15.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £167k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London 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

### Is The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London fund?

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

### Does The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London give each year?

The register does not break out The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London'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 £15.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £33.5k a year.

### How large is The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London?

In its latest reported year The Charity Trust of the Rotary Club of London reported income of £18.2k and spending of £15.6k.


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