Rotary Club of Bath Trust Fund

The Rotary Club of Bath Trust Fund, established as a charitable trust by the Rotary Club of Bath, channels resources to support charitable purposes rooted in the Rotary ethos of "service above self." Its mission focuses on relieving poverty and need within the Bath area and surrounding districts, empowering small local charities and community organizations through practical, hands-on aid. Core values emphasize inclusivity, community engagement, and lasting local impact, with a distinctive approach of leveraging Rotary's deep community knowledge to fund grassroots efforts often overlooked by larger funders.

It prioritizes projects aiding the elderly, homeless, those in poverty, disadvantaged individuals, and youth, including relief efforts, training and personal development, educational initiatives, and healthcare not covered by the NHS. Occasional support extends to arts, culture, environment, and social enterprises, funding both capital and revenue costs for direct community benefits.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating in Bath with direct local impact, showing preference for smaller, grassroots groups without access to government or council grants; no formal income limits apply, but large national organizations are deprioritized. Applications are unsolicited via email to bathrotary123@gmail.com, including project details, accounts, charitable status proof, and bank details; rolling basis with decisions in ~6 weeks.

Typical grants range £500–£3,000, occasionally higher for compelling projects, favoring multiple small awards over few large ones. Exclusions include salaried positions, individual support, and repeat applications within three years; its Rotary connection ensures responsive, locally attuned funding for high-impact, community-driven work.