# The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1136441 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1136441)
- Website: https://www.arnhem1944fellowship.org
- Latest income: £21.9k; spending £20.1k
- What it funds: Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: The Arnhem Fellowship (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/arnhem-1944-fellowship

The Fellowship exists to:Maintain the unique bonds of friendship forged during the Battle of Arnhem.Provide a forum for veterans of the Battle to share and record their experiences .Assist in the preservation of heritage connected with the Battle.Commemorate the acts of bravery, sacrifice and loss of life during the Battle.Educate the public about the history of the Battle.

## 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 | £21.9k | £20.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £24k | £19.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £16.8k | £19.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,718 | £10.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,114 | £1,595 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The Fellowship's purposes are:(1) To educate the public about the battle of Arnhem ("the battle") and in particular acts of courage and selflessness which forged a unique bond of affection and respect between the people of gelderland and allied military forces.(2) To promote good citizenship by commemorating the sacrifices of the people of gelderland, and allied military forces during the battle.(3) To advance the education of the public of the United Kingdom about gelderland, its people and culture, its history literature and language, institutions (including the airborne museum oosterbeek and the airborne commemoration foundation), and folklore. To educate similarly the people of gelderland about the United Kingdom.

## What it funds

The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship reported income of £21.9k and spending of £20.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £71.2k 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 Arnhem 1944 Fellowship in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (arnhem1944fellowship.org) 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 Arnhem 1944 Fellowship open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship fund?

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

### Does The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship give each year?

The register does not break out The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship'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 £20.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.2k a year.

### How large is The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship?

In its latest reported year The Arnhem 1944 Fellowship reported income of £21.9k and spending of £20.1k.


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