# The Luton Rotary Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 247879 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/247879)
- Latest income: £9,652; spending £9,832
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Bedford, Hertfordshire, Romania
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/luton-rotary-charity

Various fund-raising activities are carried out under the auspices of the Rotary Club (e.g. golf event, sporting dinner). Donations are received from individuals and organisations.

## 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 | £9,652 | £9,832 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £1,531 | £1,452 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £14k | £14k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £16.6k | £17k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £5,518 | £5,993 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> General charitable purposes in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit

## What it funds

The Luton Rotary Charity is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Luton Rotary Charity reported income of £9,652 and spending of £9,832. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £48.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Bedford, Hertfordshire and Romania.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Luton Rotary Charity 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 Luton Rotary Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Luton Rotary Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Bedford, Hertfordshire and Romania.

### Does The Luton Rotary Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Luton Rotary Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Luton Rotary Charity give each year?

The register does not break out The Luton Rotary Charity'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 £9,832. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,659 a year.

### How large is The Luton Rotary Charity?

In its latest reported year The Luton Rotary Charity reported income of £9,652 and spending of £9,832.


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