The Rotary Club of Ely Benevolent Fund
Analysis
The Rotary Club of Ely Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ely. It was registered in February 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under disability. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Rotary Club of Ely Benevolent Fund reported income of £16k and spending of £14k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £6,751 to £16k (+132%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 157%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Rotary Club of Ely Benevolent Fund sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Charles Lord-Denton Almshouses (£16k), The Clear Minds Charitable Trust (£16k) and Children's Aid Team (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the benefit of the poor and needy or to or for the benefit of such other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the club shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Lord-Denton Almshouses | Gloucestershire | £16k |
| The Clear Minds Charitable Trust | Banstead | £16k |
| Children's Aid Team | Northants | £16k |
| Llangynwyd Community Association | Maesteg | £16k |