Raise the Roof grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1114822
Raise the Roof is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1114822. The register describes its activities as: “The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in the community of Greater Molweni, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa by providing such persons with goods, services and facilities which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £6,621 and spending of £6,494.
Verified 19 days ago30 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
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What Raise the Roof funds
Raise the Roof is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation / housing for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to Raise the Roof
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Raise the Roof in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (rther.org) 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 about Raise the Roof
Is Raise the Roof open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Raise the Roof is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Raise the Roof give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Raise the Roof makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Raise the Roof?
In its latest reported year Raise the Roof reported income of £6,621 and spending of £6,494.
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