# Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1031813 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1031813)
- Website: https://www.readingrotary.org.uk
- Latest income: £21.4k; spending £23.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Reading
- Other names: Benevolent Fund of the Rotary Club of Reading (previous); Rotary Club of Reading (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rotary-club-of-reading-benevolent-fund

TO HOLD ALL MONIES WHICH MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE RECEIVED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF READING AND TO APPLY THESE FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR AND NEEDY LIVING IN THE TERRITORIAL AREA OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF READING OR TO SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT.

## 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 | £21.4k | £23.8k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £65.3k | £63.5k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £25.9k | £47.6k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £90.8k | £88.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £76.1k | £42.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Relief of the poor and needy living in the territorial area of the Club or to or for the relief of such other charitable institutions, societies or objects as the trustees shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct

## What it funds

Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund reported income of £21.4k and spending of £23.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £266k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Reading.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (readingrotary.org.uk) 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 Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Reading.

### Does Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund'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 £23.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £53.2k a year.

### How large is Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund?

In its latest reported year Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund reported income of £21.4k and spending of £23.8k.


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