# British Association for Crystal Growth

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 261780 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/261780)
- Website: https://bacg.org.uk/
- Latest income: £391; spending £2,408
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Other names: Bacg (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-association-for-crystal-growth

BACG has continued to promote the understanding of crystal growth by providing support for both individuals and organisations, mainly by providing funds to support attendance at meetings and conferences and assistance, both financial and in kind, in the organisation of conferences.

## 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 | £391 | £2,408 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £39.7k | £5,202 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,216 | £6,877 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,130 | £5,554 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £13.1k | £6,754 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the art and science of the Growth of synthetic Crystal. (for details see clause 3 of the constitution).

## What it funds

British Association for Crystal Growth is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year British Association for Crystal Growth reported income of £391 and spending of £2,408. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £26.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from British Association for Crystal Growth in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (bacg.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 British Association for Crystal Growth open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from British Association for Crystal Growth is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does British Association for Crystal Growth fund?

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

### Does British Association for Crystal Growth give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that British Association for Crystal Growth makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does British Association for Crystal Growth give each year?

The register does not break out British Association for Crystal Growth'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 £2,408. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,359 a year.

### How large is British Association for Crystal Growth?

In its latest reported year British Association for Crystal Growth reported income of £391 and spending of £2,408.


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