Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities Community Grants to Organisations

Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities, an ancient endowed charity in north Southwark, gives grants to constituted community groups, charities and social enterprises for activities, services, events and projects that benefit residents in need in the Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe (Rotherhithe, Canada Water and Surrey Quays). It has no set minimum or maximum: grants usually range from £500 to £5,000, and multi-year grants of up to £5,000 a year (£15,000 over three years) may be considered. Applicants must talk to the Clerk before applying through the Southwark Charities Flexi-Grant portal, which is open all year.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Up to £150; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Constituted organisations with at least 3 management committee members, a governing document and a bank account in the organisation's name, whose work supports residents of the Ancient Parish of Rotherhithe (east of West Lane and Galleywall Road: Rotherhithe, Canada Water and Surrey Quays/Surrey Docks in the London Borough of Southwark)
This includes registered charities (and exempt or excepted charities), social enterprises such as community interest companies and companies limited by guarantee with a social purpose, and constituted community groups such as community associations and tenants and residents associations
Normally one application per year, and not again until the current grant is completed

What it funds

Activities, services, events and projects that support the wellbeing of residents in need in the area of benefit, including:

Activity costs (events, projects, service delivery)
Core staff and volunteer costs
Equipment and transport costs
Particular interest in:
Support for low-income residents and families (cost-of-living support and advice, food and clothing provision, warm spaces)
Children and young people from low-income families and people with disabilities (free regular creative, recreational and sports activities, clubs, camps, workshops, skills development)
Older people living in isolation (e.g. in sheltered housing, social housing or care homes)
Community cohesion (festivals, celebrations and events bringing diverse residents together)

Normally for one-off or time-limited work.

Multi-year grants may be considered as a contribution to ongoing services, up to £5,000 per year and £15,000 over three years, with match funding required.

What it will not fund

Proposals where most beneficiaries are not from the area of benefit
Individuals, including sole traders
For-profit companies
Local authorities or public bodies
Purely religious, political or animal welfare activities
Capital or building costs (unlikely to be supported)

How to apply

Read the Grant Application Guidelines (Organisations)
Contact the Clerk to Trustees (clerk@rotherhithecc.org.uk, 020 7593 2004) to discuss your proposal before applying
Apply online through Flexi-Grant (southwarkcharities.flexigrant.com), selecting the Rotherhithe Consolidated Charities application form
Your application is assessed by the Clerk and decided by the Trustees

Only applications through Flexi-Grant are accepted; people unfamiliar with IT will be supported to apply.

Organisations applying for large grants may be asked to pitch to the board of trustees. The Trustees' decision is final with no right of appeal.

Have ready

Online application via Flexi-Grant
Governing document (e.g. constitution, memorandum and articles of association)
Latest annual accounts (or a budget or bank statement if the organisation is new)

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