# The American Civil War Round Table (Uk)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1172422 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172422)
- Website: http://www.acwrt.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,421; spending £9,382
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/american-civil-war-round-table

The ACWRT (UK) organises events relating to the study of the American Civil War, publishes a magazine about the War 3 times per year, as well as a regular e-bulletin, and maintains a website with useful information and sources about the War. ACWRT (UK) also contributes towards the preservation of sites or artefacts associated with the War, mostly in the USA.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £8,421 | £9,382 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,820 | £10.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,016 | £8,958 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,900 | £9,637 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,979 | £6,578 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the acwrt (UK) are two-fold:(a)the advancement of education regarding the American Civil war, and other military history related topics; (b)the preservation and enhancement of the heritage of the American Civil war,including sites or artefacts relevant to the conflict, its origins, or consequences.

## What it funds

The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) reported income of £8,421 and spending of £9,382. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £45k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, United States, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (acwrt.org.uk) 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 The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, United States, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) give each year?

The register does not break out The American Civil War Round Table (Uk)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £9,382. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,994 a year.

### How large is The American Civil War Round Table (Uk)?

In its latest reported year The American Civil War Round Table (Uk) reported income of £8,421 and spending of £9,382.


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