# Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 239308 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/239308)
- Website: https://www.graa.org.uk
- Latest income: £18.7k; spending £18.4k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Kent, Medway
- Other names: Graa (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gravesend-and-rochester-agricultural-association

Ploughing Match and Gymkhana held annually

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | £18.7k | £18.4k | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £16k | £16.7k | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £13.7k | £14.2k | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £5,307 | £4,134 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £2,553 | £1,520 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The association is formed for the purpose of improvement in agriculture generally, and offering prizes for excellence in skilled labour.

## What it funds

Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association reported income of £18.7k and spending of £18.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £54.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent and Medway.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (graa.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 Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent and Medway.

### Does Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association give each year?

The register does not break out Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £18.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11k a year.

### How large is Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association?

In its latest reported year Gravesend and Rochester Agricultural Association reported income of £18.7k and spending of £18.4k.


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