# The Ropner Centenary Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 269109 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/269109)
- Latest income: £44.8k; spending £30.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Older people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ropner-centenary-trust

The charity makes an annual payment to exseafarers -mainly in the north east of england-who are suffering economic hardship. Preference is given to ex employees of The Ropner Shipping Co Ltd. The charity will also consider applications from charities with related objects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Ropner Centenary Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Ropner Centenary Trust reported income of £44.8k and spending of £30.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Ropner Centenary Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Ropner Centenary Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Ropner Centenary Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Ropner Centenary Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The Ropner Centenary Trust?

In its latest reported year The Ropner Centenary Trust reported income of £44.8k and spending of £30.5k.


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