# The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1037625 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1037625)
- Website: https://www.wiganrotaryclub.org.uk
- Latest income: £18.8k; spending £15.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Wigan, Lancashire
- Other names: Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rotary-club-of-wigan-trust-fund

Rotary Club of Wigan is part of the everyday life of Wigan and is a catalyst for a number of landmark community developments in health, education and culture. It provides support for local charities and financial assistance to charities involved in vital humanitarian work in needy parts of the world. As part of the worldwide Rotary movement, our work is mirrored by Rotary clubs across the country.

## 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 | £18.8k | £15.8k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £19.2k | £23.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £18.6k | £20.6k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £17.2k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £19.1k | £10.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply the capital and income in the relief of the poor and needy or to such other charitable purpose, institution, society or object

## What it funds

The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund reported income of £18.8k and spending of £15.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £83k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wigan and Lancashire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (wiganrotaryclub.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 The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wigan and Lancashire.

### Does The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust 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 £15.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.6k a year.

### How large is The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year The Rotary Club of Wigan Trust Fund reported income of £18.8k and spending of £15.8k.


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