Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities

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Typical grants: £500 – £5,000
Where they fund: Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Phone first
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities is a local funder dedicated to relieving poverty and hardship among residents of the Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe in Southwark, London. The charity operates three distinct programmes that reflect its core values of localism and practical, targeted support. It provides grants to both individuals and organisations working within the Ancient Parish, focusing on those facing financial difficulty, older people on low incomes, and community initiatives that support vulnerable residents. The charity’s approach is hyper-local, with all funding directed to the Ancient Parish area.

What Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities funds

The charity funds a range of causes including poverty relief, support for older people, children and young people from low-income families, and community development. For individuals, they offer hardship grants for essential bedroom, household and kitchen items, and annual stipends for older people aged 66 and above who have lived in the area for at least five years. For organisations, they support initiatives such as cost-of-living support, food and clothing provision, warm spaces, free recreational and sports activities, and skills development. All funding is restricted to the Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include registered charities, community groups, social enterprises, CIOs, and CICs operating within the Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe. Individuals can apply for hardship grants, but only by referral from a recognised public or voluntary sector organisation. Older people may apply directly for the annual stipend if they are of state pension age (66 or above), have lived in the area for at least five years, have low income and savings, and are not property owners. The charity prioritises low-income residents, children and young people from low-income families, and older people living in isolation.

What Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities doesn't fund

The charity does not fund activities or organisations outside the Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe. Hardship grants cannot be applied for directly by individuals; referrals are required. The stipend programme is not open to current members of St Olaves United Charity. No other specific exclusions are stated.

How they like to fund

The charity makes one-off grants for essential items under the hardship programme and annual stipends for eligible older people. Community grants support project delivery and events, and are available for both one-off and recurring activities. Unsolicited applications are welcomed, though hardship grants must be referred. The charity does not offer multi-year funding or core costs for organisations, based on the programmes described.

How much does Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities give?

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 42 sourced facts

Community grants to OrganisationsRolling applications

Two-stage process

Hardship GrantsRolling applications

Two-stage process
Single-year grants

Stipends for older peopleRolling applications

£250 – £250

Online application form
Single-year grants

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What Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

We are particularly interested in initiatives in the area of benefit that support: Low-income residents and families, e.g. Cost-of-Living Support; food, clothing and similar provision; and warm space provision. Children and younger people from low-income families, e.g. through free, creative, recreational and sports activities, clubs, camps and workshops; and skills development. Older people living in isolation, e.g. activities supporting people living in sheltered housing, social housing and/or care homes; and Community cohesion - festivals, celebrations, events and initiatives that bring residents from diverse backgrounds together and improve community cohesion. People with disabilities - activities, services and events benefitting people with disabilities.

Where they fund

Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryEventsEquipmentCore costs

The full exclusions list (2)

Applications must be by referral from a recognised public or voluntary sector organisation; individuals cannot apply directly
Membership is not open to current members of St Olaves United Charity

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Poverty & hardshipChildren & youthOlder people

How to apply to Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities takes applications via phone first.

Published programme route: two-stage process.
Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities provide?

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities runs 3 grant programmes — Stipends for older people: £250 – £250.

Where does Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities fund charities?

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities funds charities operating in Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe.

Does Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities accept unsolicited applications?

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Applications must be by referral from a recognised public or voluntary sector organisation; individuals cannot apply directly; Membership is not open to current members of St Olaves United Charity. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities?

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities takes applications via phone first. Published programme route: two-stage process.