Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Could Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £200 – £1,500
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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acctuk.orgAbout Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) is the charitable arm of the Army Cadet Force, having rebranded from the Army Cadet Force Association. Its mission is to empower every young person, regardless of background or ability, by removing financial barriers to ACF activities that build life skills, confidence, resilience, leadership, teamwork, and social inclusion. The Trust values opportunity, wellbeing, and transformative experiences. It provides deep, specialised support tailored to the ACF ecosystem, working in partnership with the Ministry of Defence to enable thousands of young cadets and adult volunteers across the UK.
What Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK funds
The Trust funds exclusively ACF members—individual cadets, adult volunteers, and county units—across the UK. It supports a wide range of activities including adventurous training, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, sports, music, expeditions, educational trips, and community service. The Trust also runs initiatives such as the Matthew Bacon Bursary Fund for disadvantaged older cadets and professional development bursaries for adult leaders. Priority is given to personal growth, mental and physical wellbeing, skills development, and access to nationally recognised qualifications or memorable events. Project and participation grants are provided for equipment, activities, hardship relief, and barrier removal.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-based ACF cadets, adult volunteers, and county units. There are no income restrictions. The Trust prioritises young people from all backgrounds and abilities, with a particular focus on those facing disadvantage. Applications are welcome from individuals and groups within the ACF ecosystem, including older cadets seeking bursaries for outward bound courses and adult leaders pursuing professional development.
What Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK doesn't fund
The Trust does not offer core funding for external organisations. It is exclusively focused on supporting ACF members and their activities. Generalist funding or projects outside the ACF ecosystem are not considered. The Trust also does not fund activities that fall outside its mission of removing financial barriers to ACF participation.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides project and participation grants for specific activities, equipment, and hardship relief. It also offers bursaries such as the Matthew Bacon Bursary and professional development bursaries for adult leaders. Unsolicited applications are welcome. Funding is tailored to the needs of ACF members, with a focus on removing barriers to participation and enabling transformative experiences.
How much does Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK takes applications via online form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
See if Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK provide?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK typically provides grants of £200 - £1,500.
Where does Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK fund charities?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK accept unsolicited applications?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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