Every aspect of life today requires a helping hand at some stage of its allotted span - whether it be in its infancy, education, development or in its decline.

No matter what the subject of support may be, there is a need for a solid foundation upon which the recipient can prosper and flourish not necessarily only financially but also aesthetically and for the common good.

It is the declared aim of The Rotherwick Foundation to provide financial support in the form of charity donations to their carefully chosen projects. In general terms these include:

  1. the provision of scholarships, bursaries and maintenance allowances and educational grants tenable at any school, university or other educational establishment to people under 25 who or whose parents or guardians are resident in the specified localities or who attend or have for not less than five years attended a school or other educational establishment within those localities;
  2. the provision of financial assistance, equipment, books and clothing to such people on leaving school, university or other educational establishment for entry into a trade or profession;
  3. the provision of amenities and facilities including public recreation and sports grounds for public benefit;
  4. the advancement of religion and other charitable works and of the maintenance of churches;
  5. the provision, maintenance, improvement and equipment of hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and clinics;
  6. such other charitable purposes as the charity trustees in their absolute discretion think fit to support or establish.

We welcome applications from individuals and groups who meet the above criteria.

Our funding

The Rotherwick Foundation is the main beneficiary of Elite Hotels and there is particular focus on achieving the aims of the charity within a 20-mile radius of each hotel.

Successful projects

Success is relative - a small project requiring little finance but solid support can be just as rewarding as an enormous undertaking where The Foundation provides just one essential cog in the creation of a mighty machine.

The Rotherwick Foundation has supported many worthy causes and these are but a few examples to show the diversification and success of its aims:

Lord Wandsworth College

Based in Odiham, Hampshire, this school supports children who have lost one or both parents. We currently fund the education of students through the Lord Wandsworth bursary programme.

St Wilfrid's Hospice

In recent years, we have provided financial assistance towards the purchase of two cuddle beds and beekeeping equipment. We are also currently providing funds towards their ‘Living Well’ programme.

Hindleap Warren

Having provided financial assistance over the past 20 years, we have recently pledged financial assistance towards the centre’s’ Full Recovery’ project aimed at providing a sustainable future.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

A unique UK charity that provides assistance dogs to deaf people. The hearing dog can be truly transformative for a deaf person, giving practical assistance, companionship and a new feeling of confidence to deal with the world.

Treloar Trust

Based in Alton, Hampshire, this specialist school is dedicated to educating severely handicapped children. Most recently, we have funded the installation of replacement hoists for 111 students.

The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

Since 2023, we’ve supported the ‘Adopt a School’ programme with Table Talk Foundation, introducing primary children to the joys of food at Plumpton College.

Elite Hotels

Elite Hotels’ Charity of the Year

This year, Elite Hotels has chosen to support the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance as part of their Charity of the Year initiative.

As the charitable arm of Elite Hotels, The Rotherwick Foundation is proud to highlight and celebrate this commitment. Through the initiative, Elite Hotels’ teams and guests will help raise awareness and generate vital funds to support the daily operations and future ambitions of these life-saving services, ensuring they can continue to deliver critical care across the regions they serve.

Should you wish to find out more or make a donation, please visit www.elitehotels.co.uk/our-charity-partnership.

Apply for Funding

We appreciate the time and effort that fundraising takes and aim to be as clear as possible about what The Rotherwick Foundation does and doesn’t fund, how to apply for a grant and how long the process usually takes.

Please click the link below to download our guidelines, which are divided into the following four sections:- who we support, what we fund, what we don’t fund, the application process.