# Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 262079 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/262079)
- Latest income: £7,636; spending £9,280
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Animals
- 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 individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Hampshire, Portsmouth City
- Other names: The Rotary Club of Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/rotary-portsmouth-north-benevolent-fund

Raising of funds from members and public. Principal fund raising activity is annual Golf Day.Funds raised are expended in support of charitable activities in the Portsmouth area and for overseas charities including hospitality for the elderly, support fo children's activities, medical charities etc.

## 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 | £7,636 | £9,280 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £13.8k | £9,742 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £12.1k | £16.8k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £13.4k | £1,860 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £0 | £1,010 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of the poor and needy or to or for the beneift of such other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Rotary club of Portsmouth North shall from time to time direct.

## What it funds

Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and animals 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 and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund reported income of £7,636 and spending of £9,280. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £38.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and Portsmouth City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 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 Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Rotary Portsmouth North 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 Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and Portsmouth City.

### Does Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Rotary Portsmouth North 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 £9,280. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,731 a year.

### How large is Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund?

In its latest reported year Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund reported income of £7,636 and spending of £9,280.


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