# League of Friends of the Adelaide

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 293822 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/293822)
- Latest income: £472; spending £1,178
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Isle of Wight
- Other names: Adelaide - Ryde (previous); League of Friends of Adelaide Club (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/league-of-friends-of-adelaide

The charity runs a small shop within the Adelaide complex to provide elderly and disabled clients the opportunity of personally purchasing small everyday items and treats. It also holds raffles and competitions with proceeds helping to purchase little luxuries such as televisions for bedrooms, regular live entertainers and Christmas presents and treats for the clients resident at Christmas.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £472 | £1,178 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,518 | £2,472 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,518 | £2,472 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £900 | £3,979 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £952 | £1,890 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve aged and disabled persons resident at or attending the Adelaide ryde by assisting in the provisions of facilities (not normally provided by the local authority) in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation.

## What it funds

League of Friends of the Adelaide is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year League of Friends of the Adelaide reported income of £472 and spending of £1,178. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £12k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from League of Friends of the Adelaide 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 League of Friends of the Adelaide open for applications now?

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

### Where does League of Friends of the Adelaide fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

### Does League of Friends of the Adelaide give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that League of Friends of the Adelaide makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does League of Friends of the Adelaide give each year?

The register does not break out League of Friends of the Adelaide's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,178. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,398 a year.

### How large is League of Friends of the Adelaide?

In its latest reported year League of Friends of the Adelaide reported income of £472 and spending of £1,178.


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