# The James Caird Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1044864 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1044864)
- Website: https://www.jamescairdsociety.com
- Latest income: £37.7k; spending £32.7k
- What it funds: Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/james-caird-society

to raise public awareness of Shackletons great achievements in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and his unique qualities of leadership; to sponsor Antarctic research; to support Dulwich College in care of the boat James Caird and the Shackleton archives; to encourage young people to play an active role; to arrange meetings, lectures and exhibitions; to promote charitable activities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The James Caird Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The James Caird Society reported income of £37.7k and spending of £32.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The James Caird Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (jamescairdsociety.com) 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 James Caird Society open for applications now?

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

### Does The James Caird Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The James Caird Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The James Caird Society?

In its latest reported year The James Caird Society reported income of £37.7k and spending of £32.7k.


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