Can the Cricket Umpires and
Scorers Trust Help You?
In 1985, the then Association of Cricket Umpires (ACU)
created a benevolent fund. Known as the ACU Trust, and
funded by voluntary donations, the objective of the fund
was to assist members and former members of the
Association and their dependents in times of need with
modest financial aid; usually for, but not restricted to,
specific items of expenditure. Over the years, the Trust has
been able to help numerous members in times of trouble
with various forms of assistance; for example, a replacement
washing machine; purchase of an electric scooter; cost of
extended travel to visit sick spouse in hospital; temporary
loans; and many others.
The Trust has evolved and whilst it continues to be at the
disposal of former members of the Association of Cricket
Umpires & Scorers (ACU&S), as from June 2012 it also
became available to members of the ECB Association of
Cricket Officials (ACO).
In the current, generally difficult, financial climate, we are
sure there will be members who might benefit from the
Trust’s help. More particularly, the winter’s flooding in many
parts of the UK may well have caused difficulties leading to
financial hardship. In such circumstances the Trust might be
able to assist.
We are pleased to report that in recent months the Trust
has been able to help. As an example, a member and his
wife in Cumbria were flooded out of their home. Although
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