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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 211689
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William Rolfe is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 211689. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent. The register describes its activities as: “TO PROVIDE INCOME TOWARDS DEFRAYING THE COST OF SERVICES FORMERLY PROVIDED BY THE PARISH CLERK IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN AND SAINT MARY, HIGHAM, KENT. IF THE INCOME IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PURPOSE IN ANY YEAR, THEN IT IS USED FOR THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN…” Its charitable objects are: “Income to be applied in defraying the cost of services formerly provided by the parish clerk in the ecclesiastical parish of saint mary and saint john, higham in the county of Kent. If income is not required for application as aforesaid it is to be applied for the religious and other charitable work ot the church of…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £11.1k and spending of £13.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11.1k
Latest spending
£13.9k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £11.1k | £13.9k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £12.4k | £11.1k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11k | £9,711 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £10.5k | £13.3k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.5k | £8,556 |
Charitable objects
Income to be applied in defraying the cost of services formerly provided by the parish clerk in the ecclesiastical parish of saint mary and saint john, higham in the county of Kent. If income is not required for application as aforesaid it is to be applied for the religious and other charitable work ot the church of England in the parish
Where it operates
Kent
- Trustees
- 3
What William Rolfe funds
William Rolfe is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £56.5k in total.
How to apply to William Rolfe
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Rolfe in its sources (last checked 4 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 about William Rolfe
Is William Rolfe open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from William Rolfe is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does William Rolfe fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.
Does William Rolfe give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that William Rolfe makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does William Rolfe give each year?
The register does not break out William Rolfe'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 £13.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.3k a year.
How large is William Rolfe?
In its latest reported year William Rolfe reported income of £11.1k and spending of £13.9k.
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