Rothesay Foundation
Could Rothesay Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £50,000 – £525,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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rothesay.comAbout Rothesay Foundation
The Rothesay Foundation is an independent registered charity established in 2019 by UK pension insurer Rothesay. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for older people in need across the UK, with a focus on independence, dignity and wellbeing. The Foundation addresses material deprivation, poverty and social isolation through a blend of grant-making and active support, drawing on expertise in scaling organisations, data, technology and impact measurement. This approach aims to drive systemic change in tackling pension-age poverty.
What Rothesay Foundation funds
The Foundation supports projects and core costs for charities delivering direct services to older people. Priority areas include benefits advice, welfare access, financial hardship relief and social connection programmes. Grants are directed towards scalable, measurable interventions such as unlocking unclaimed benefits and alleviating material deprivation. The focus is on England and Wales, with some UK-wide reach. The Foundation does not fund capital projects or emergency relief.
Who can apply
UK-registered charities and community groups can apply. The Foundation prefers medium-to-large organisations with a proven track record of large-scale work. There are no strict income thresholds or geographic base restrictions, though the focus is on England and Wales. The Foundation prioritises support for older people in need, particularly those facing material deprivation, poverty and social isolation. Unsolicited applications are welcome.
What Rothesay Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund capital projects or emergency relief. It does not support work outside its focus on older people in need or initiatives that lack a scalable, measurable impact.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers both one-off and multi-year grants, supporting pilots, expansions and national initiatives. It welcomes unsolicited partnership proposals and assesses them on an ongoing basis. The Foundation takes a proactive, data-driven approach to grant-making, collaborating with grantees to scale effective interventions.
How much does Rothesay Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Rothesay Foundation
Rothesay Foundation takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Rothesay Foundation provide?
Rothesay Foundation typically provides grants of £50,000 - £525,000.
Where does Rothesay Foundation fund charities?
Rothesay Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Rothesay Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Rothesay Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Rothesay Foundation?
Rothesay Foundation takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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