# Charles Rolls Heritage Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1174592 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1174592)
- Website: http://crht1910.org.uk/
- Latest income: £731; spending £1,306
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Dorset, Hampshire, Bournemouth
- Other names: Charles Rolls Memorial Trust (previous); Crmt (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/charles-rolls-heritage-trust

Educational talks are given about Charles Rolls and the 1910 International Aviation Meeting.Annual commemorations are held around 12 July; the date of Rolls fatal crash at the Meeting.A heritage sculpture has been installed at Hengistbury Head incorporating interpretive panels.The Trust provides a unique historical archive for research purpose.The Trust sponsors specific school projects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £731 | £1,306 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,232 | £0 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,850 | £13.5k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £7,872 | £174 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £3,185 | £1,329 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to:advance the education of the public in the subject of Charles Rolls and the 1910 British international aviation meeting.

## What it funds

Charles Rolls Heritage Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Charles Rolls Heritage Trust reported income of £731 and spending of £1,306. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £16.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire and Bournemouth.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Charles Rolls Heritage Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (crht1910.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 Charles Rolls Heritage Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Charles Rolls Heritage Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire and Bournemouth.

### Does Charles Rolls Heritage Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Charles Rolls Heritage Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Charles Rolls Heritage Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Charles Rolls Heritage Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £1,306. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,255 a year.

### How large is Charles Rolls Heritage Trust?

In its latest reported year Charles Rolls Heritage Trust reported income of £731 and spending of £1,306.


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