The Arctic Club seeks to promote and support interesting, innovative and adventurous expeditions in the Arctic, particularly for young people. Awards are made annually from the Arctic Club Award Fund, held within the Gino Watkins Memorial Fund (Charity 274471), and administered by Members of the Gino Watkins Memorial Committee (which includes Arctic Club members). Applications for an award must be made to the Gino Watkins Memorial Fund by 30 January each year. Each year, one or more expeditions are given an Arctic Club Award. Applicants may receive a combined award from both the Gino Watkins Memorial Fund and the Arctic Club Award Fund. Awards to successful applicants are announced in March. Members of these expeditions are our guests at the next Arctic Club Dinner.
The Arctic Club also makes small awards to individuals for training purposes such as expedition training, polar bear safety, ice safety – if you wish to apply please contact the Hon.Secretary. honsec@arcticclub.org.uk
Members and organisations with Arctic interests are encouraged to make donations to the Arctic Club Award Fund. If you would like to make a donation (which can include Gift Aid), please contact the Hon.Secretary. See the Gino Watkins Memorial Fund for further information, including the latest accounts for the Arctic Club Award (a Restricted Income Fund within the GWMF accounts).
Expeditions seeking finance may also wish to apply to the Andrew Croft Memorial Fund. Details about the awards, the aims of the organisation and criteria for applications can be found at acmf.org.uk. Applications from students under age of 30 and who are doing fieldwork in the Arctic are particularly encouraged. Closing date is usually in March/April.