Andrew Croft Memorial Fund Grant

Andrew Croft Memorial Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund Grant supports the personal development of young people aged 16 to 30 through educational expeditions, particularly in Arctic regions. Established in 1998, the fund aims to enhance mental, physical, and spiritual capacities by providing grants for scientific and adventurous field studies. Eligible applicants, including UK organizations and individuals, may seek funding to cover a portion of expedition costs while fostering teamwork, leadership, and scientific understanding through unique challenges.

Overview

The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund was established in 1998 to preserve for future generations the life, spirit and hopes of Colonel Andrew Croft DSO OBE, Arctic explorer and wartime commando. The Fund’s Objectives are: The advancement of education of young people so as to develop their mental, physical and spiritual capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society by the provision of grants to participate in expeditions particularly to the Arctic. The advancement of education of young people below the age of thirty in such subjects which can be advanced by research and field work particularly in the Arctic by the provision of grants to such persons to enable them to participate in scientific expeditions. Such exclusively charitable purposes or purposes as the Trustees shall at their absolute discretion decide for the benefit of the inhabitants of Arctic communities. For the benefit of the public by assisting members of Her Majesty’s Constabulary with the cost of further education and training which will enhance their effectiveness within the community. Alongside the Objectives above, and in the spirit of Colonel Andrew Croft’s life, the broad aim of the Memorial Fund is to support the personal development of young people aged 16 to 30, primarily through field study (with a modicum of physical exertion and adventure) in the Arctic regions. The Trustees tend to support applications with a practical element where individuals or groups are involved and which promote, through a combination of challenge and adventure in unfamiliar places, co-operation, team spirit, scientific understanding and the development of leadership qualities and skills. Applicants must Contact the fund by either e-mail or letter, presenting an outline of your reasons for seeking the Fund's support, before being invited to submit a full proposal. Full proposals are due at the deadline listed above.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organisations and individuals in the UK are eligible to apply.Match funding is likely to be required as funding will not cover the entire cost of trips.