# Crescent Aid UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1127097 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1127097)
- Website: https://www.crescentaid.org
- Latest income: £46.5k; spending £44.7k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/crescent-aid-uk

Crescent Aid is an international relief and development charity which is working to alleviate pain and suffering around the world. Established in 2005 we are an independent NGO and provide aid and assistance to the most needy throughout the world.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Crescent Aid UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Crescent Aid UK reported income of £46.5k and spending of £44.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Crescent Aid UK in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (crescentaid.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 Crescent Aid UK open for applications now?

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

### Does Crescent Aid UK give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Crescent Aid UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Crescent Aid UK?

In its latest reported year Crescent Aid UK reported income of £46.5k and spending of £44.7k.


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