# The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 230282 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/230282)
- Latest income: £2,998; spending £2,016
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Derbyshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/eliza-ann-cresswell-memorial

For the relief of poverty, distress & sickness amongst the people living within the area of the old urban district of Claycross in the county of Derbyshire & in particular for the benefit of families with young children who are in need of assistance.

## 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 | £2,998 | £2,016 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,938 | £90 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,853 | £2,347 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,731 | £865 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,639 | £590 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the relief of poverty, distress and sickness amongst the people living in the urban district of clay cross in the county of derby and in particular for the benefit of families with young children who are in need of assistance.

## What it funds

The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial reported income of £2,998 and spending of £2,016. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £5,908 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire.

### Does The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial give each year?

The register does not break out The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial'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 £2,016. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,182 a year.

### How large is The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial?

In its latest reported year The Eliza Ann Cresswell Memorial reported income of £2,998 and spending of £2,016.


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