THE ROWING FOUNDATION
The Rowing Foundation generates and administers funds to support participation in water sports, especially rowing, by young people (i.e.those under 18 or under 23 if still in full time education) and the disabled of all ages by giving grants to enable clubs to adapt existing or purchase new equipment, eg boats and oars/sculls. It does not make grants to individuals, but to rowing clubs etc.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £445,169, providing a buffer against forecast demand. The Trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties. The charity operates on a voluntary basis with no staff salary costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider it prudent to hold cash to meet expenditure on grants already awarded. This policy has been met during the year.” — page 6
“A number of the Trustees are connected with a number of rowing clubs and similar organisations. All Trustees are made aware of any connections prior to awarding any grants.” — page 17
Trustees
- ANTONY GEORGE CONSTANTINIDI
- FRANCIS JEREMY LINCOLN DALE
- Jessica Lauren Edgar-Harris
- Luke Thomas O'Reilly Dillon
- MARK SAMUEL BRIEGAL
- ROGER STEPHEN SMITH
- SIMON GOODEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £70k | £121k |
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £149k |
| 31/12/2023 | £63k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £65k | £74k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £68k |
Common questions
Is THE ROWING FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £445,169, providing a buffer against forecast demand. The Trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties. The charity operates on a voluntary basis with no staff salary costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ROWING FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ROWING FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £62k | |
| HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £56k | distributes funds to small-scale rowing projects |