# The British Cave Research Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 267828 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/267828)
- Website: https://www.bcra.org.uk
- Latest income: £30.2k; spending £33.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/british-cave-research-association

Promotes the study of caves and associated phenomena wherever they may be situated, for the benefit of the public.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The British Cave Research Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The British Cave Research Association reported income of £30.2k and spending of £33.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Cave Research Association in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (bcra.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 British Cave Research Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Cave Research Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The British Cave Research Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is The British Cave Research Association?

In its latest reported year The British Cave Research Association reported income of £30.2k and spending of £33.6k.


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