# The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1078106 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1078106)
- Website: https://www.acmf.org.uk
- Latest income: £13.7k; spending £6,589
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/andrew-croft-memorial-fund

Advancement of education of young people through grants to participate in expeditions, particularly in the Arctic.General charitable support for the inhabitants of Arctic communities.Assistance to members of Her Majesty's Constabulary in further education and training.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £13.7k | £6,589 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £10.5k | £12.7k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £6,564 | £9,200 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £11.6k | £11.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £9,874 | £5,573 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for1) the advancement of education of young people so as to develop their mental, physical and spiritual capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society by the provision of grants to participate in expeditions particularly to the arctic2) the advancement of education of young people below the age of thirty in such subjects which can be advanced by research and field work particularly in the arctic by the provision of grants to such persons to enable them to participate in scientific expeditions3) such exclusively charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees shall at their absolute discretion decide for the benefit of the inhabitants of arctic communities4) for the benefit of the public by assisting members of her majesty's constabulary with the cost of further education and training which will enhance their effectiveness within the community5) generally for such purposes or objects which are from time to time recognised as exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees in their absolute discretion think fit

## What it funds

The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund reported income of £13.7k and spending of £6,589. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £46k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (acmf.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 Andrew Croft Memorial Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £6,589. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,200 a year.

### How large is The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund?

In its latest reported year The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund reported income of £13.7k and spending of £6,589.


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