Rotary Foundation of the United Kingdom
Analysis
Rotary Foundation of the United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Alcester. It was registered in February 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02582374). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Rotary Foundation of the United Kingdom reported income of £3.4m and spending of £2.8m, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £2.8m to £3.4m (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Rotary Foundation of the United Kingdom sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cumbria Youth Alliance (£3.4m), The British Cardiovascular Society (£3.4m) and Shropshire Wildlife Trust (£3.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £369k. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 4.6%. Reserves of £656k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 88%
- Legacies 11%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
The charities activates are set out in its Articles of Association. In addition it is committed to supporting the activities of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International in the mission to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Youth Alliance | Cumbria | £3.4m |
| The British Cardiovascular Society | London | £3.4m |
| Shropshire Wildlife Trust | Shrewsbury | £3.4m |
| College of Paramedics | Bridgwater | £3.4m |