# The Rhodes Project - Type: Trust / foundation - Charity number: 1136409 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1136409) - Website: http://www.rhodesproject.com - Latest income: £0; spending £0 - What it funds: Education / training, Human rights / equality / diversity - Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public - How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body - Area of operation: Throughout England - Trustees: 3 - Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rhodes-project The Rhodes Project studies the intersection between gender and success, taking as its first case study the early classes of female Rhodes scholars. To supplement this research focus, the Rhodes Project has commissioned complementary projects to enhance the body of work. The Charity promotes its work through a network of social media outlets. ## 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 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed | | 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £500 | not filed | ## Charitable objects > I) to advance the education of the public in general on the subject of female achievement and/or the obstacles thereto and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of these subjects and to publish the useful results in such ways as the charity trustees think fit. (ii) the promotion of gender equality for the public benefit by advancing education and raising awareness of gender issues in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including as they may annually decide by: (a) Awarding to researchers and writers of any gender commissions to undertake research and/or produce publishable articles on topics related to gender equality that complement and/or support the research undertaken within the remit of object (i) As described above; (b) Awarding to such persons maintenance allowances, salaries and/or travel allowances as will benefit their research and encourage its distribution and publication to the public at large, either online, in peer-reviewed journals, or in independent publications; (c) Awarding to such persons salaries and living allowances so as to allow them to work for the charity and further the charity?s aims and public benefits for a defined and discreet period of time; (d) Supporting and encouraging public discussion and publication of the findings that may result from the research described above with the goal that human society may be changed for the better; and (e) Providing access to legal advice, representation and support to people… ## What it funds The Rhodes Project is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and human rights / equality / diversity for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Rhodes Project reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £500 in total. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. ## How to apply OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Rhodes Project in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (rhodesproject.com) 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 The Rhodes Project open for applications now? Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Rhodes Project is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise. ### Where does The Rhodes Project fund? The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. ### Does The Rhodes Project give grants to individuals? Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Rhodes Project makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies. ### How much does The Rhodes Project give each year? The register does not break out The Rhodes Project's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £100 a year. ### How large is The Rhodes Project? 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