# Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1014677 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1014677)
- Website: https://abcd641.wix.com/abettercrewkerne
- Latest income: £335; spending £390
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Other names: A C C E S S (working); Association of Crewcerne Community Education and Sports Services (previous); Association of Crewkerne Community Education and Sports Services (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/abcd-a-better-crewkerne-and-district

A partnership responsible for preparing and implementing a community plan for Crewkerne and District.To be a sustainable organisation and encourage sustainability.To be an open, inclusive and accountable organisation.To influence the future development of the area.To be proactive in change and development in the area.To enable development of social responsibility and community spirit.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £335 | £390 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £319 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £180 | £96 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £300 | £36 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) The promotion of urban and rural regeneration among inhabitants or former inhabitants of Crewkerne and District including the adjacent areas of west dorset and other charitable purposes of benefit to the community in such manner as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.(b) The provision, improvement and preservation of amenities enjoyed by or to be enjoyed by the public and in particular the inhabitants or former inhabitants of Crewkerne and District including the adjacent areas of west dorset

## What it funds

Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District reported income of £335 and spending of £390. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £841 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (abcd641.wix.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.

### Does Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District give each year?

The register does not break out Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £390. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £168 a year.

### How large is Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District?

In its latest reported year Abcd - A Better Crewkerne and District reported income of £335 and spending of £390.


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