Rowland Betty Memorial Trust
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £40,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Rowland Betty Memorial Trust
The Rowland Betty Memorial Trust, established in 2013, is a UK charitable trust dedicated to honouring service to the nation. Its mission is to support the welfare of serving and former members of the armed forces and police, with a particular focus on the Royal Air Force and the Royal Ulster Constabulary communities. The Trust operates a closed grant-making model, providing unrestricted grants for core costs and ongoing operations of established welfare bodies. It values targeted philanthropy and efficient resource allocation, preferring to sustain proven providers rather than fund new initiatives. Its geographic focus is the UK, with a strong emphasis on Northern Ireland.
What Rowland Betty Memorial Trust funds
The Trust funds general charitable purposes that directly benefit RAF personnel, Royal Ulster Constabulary members and their families, and similar police and armed forces beneficiaries. It supports welfare and benevolent assistance through unrestricted grants for core costs and ongoing operations. The Trust prioritises established welfare bodies that deliver direct support to these communities. Its geographic focus is the UK, with a particular emphasis on Northern Ireland.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities that are medium-to-large and well-established, with a proven track record in supporting the armed forces and police communities. The Trust prioritises organisations serving RAF personnel, Royal Ulster Constabulary members and their families, and similar beneficiaries. Small or newly established grassroots groups are not considered. Funding is by invitation only; unsolicited applications are not accepted.
What Rowland Betty Memorial Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not support project-specific, capital, seed, or emergency initiatives. It also excludes causes unrelated to military or police welfare, broader social issues, or activities outside the UK. Small or newly established grassroots groups are not considered.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates a closed grant-making model, providing unrestricted grants for core costs and ongoing operations. Funding is by invitation only, and the Trust prefers to sustain established providers rather than fund new initiatives.
How much does Rowland Betty Memorial Trust 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 Rowland Betty Memorial Trust
Rowland Betty Memorial Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Rowland Betty Memorial Trust provide?
Rowland Betty Memorial Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £40,000.
Where does Rowland Betty Memorial Trust fund charities?
Rowland Betty Memorial Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Rowland Betty Memorial Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Rowland Betty Memorial Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Rowland Betty Memorial Trust?
Rowland Betty Memorial Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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