# The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1119070 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1119070)
- Company number: 05572958
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-rnli

The saving of lives, the promotion of safety and provision of relief from disaster at sea or on inland waters, in particular by supporting the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in such ways and in such manner as shall be exclusively charitable.

## 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 Sept 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The saving of lives, the promotion of safety and provision of relief from disaster at sea or on inland waters, in particular by supporting the Royal national lifeboat institution (UK registered charity number 209603) in such ways and in such manner as shall be exclusively charitable (as defined in article 2.1(e) Of the articles).

## What it funds

The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited in its sources (last checked 5 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 Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Rnli (Uk) Limited reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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