ARMED FORCES WIDOWS AND BEREAVED FAMILIES ASSOCIATION (UK)
To improve the conditions of life, of dependents and close family members, as defined in clause 7 of this Constitution, of deceased United Kingdom Armed Forces service persons.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,597,240, which the Trustees consider sufficient to meet expected annual expenditure over the next five years. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £17,159 for the year, driven by significant investment gains of £102,334 which offset a net expenditure on charitable activities. The Trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserves on the unrestricted fund is considered sufficient to meet all expected and necessary annual expenditure over the next 5 Years subject to the number of members and the level of approved expenditure.” — page 10
“During the year, amounts totalling £23,833 (2024 - £33,091) were paid to committee member Helen Raw, the daughter of Trustee and Secretary of the Charity Sue Raw. The amounts paid were for the provision of her services in the role of projects manager.” — page 34
Trustees
- Christine Dziubachair
- Deborah Bowles
- Elizabeth Carter
- Jeannette Strachan
- Julia Hagan
- Kerry McNally
- Lt Col Retd David Whimpenny
- RICHARD MARK GARDINER STEELE
- Sue Raw
- TERENCE WILLIAM WHITTLES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £51k | £137k |
| 31/12/2024 | £95k | £153k |
| 31/12/2023 | £81k | £133k |
| 31/12/2022 | £64k | £160k |
| 31/12/2021 | £170k | £185k |
Common questions
Is ARMED FORCES WIDOWS AND BEREAVED FAMILIES ASSOCIATION (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,597,240, which the Trustees consider sufficient to meet expected annual expenditure over the next five years. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £17,159 for the year, driven by significant investment gains of £102,334 which offset a net expenditure on charitable activities. The Trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 18/06/2021 | £9k | Covenant Fund |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/04/2005 | £1k | "The War Widows Association Of Great Britain Have Been Awarded A Grant Which Will Allow Them To Send 5 Members From Each Of Their Region To A" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2005 | £20k | Special Service to Commemorate the end of WW2 and DVD production |