THE ROYAL ARTILLERY CENTRE FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Provides accreditation and learning for members of the army, specifically the Royal Artillery.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £435,746 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £2,259,008 to £1,823,262. Despite this loss, the trustees consider the financial position to remain strong, with unrestricted reserves of approximately £1.821 million providing a buffer during a period of reduced operational activity.
What the accounts disclose
“In considering longer-term financial stewardship, the trustees have also reflected on how reserves might be used in the event that the charity were to cease operating. While no formal decision has been made, the trustees would expect to consider maintaining a core reserve of approximately £500,000” — page 7
“During the year, the charity paid £218,000 to their subsidiary Sheldrake Training Limited for development funding.” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2023)
Trustees
- Colonel David Alexander Buttchair
- Catherine Hardman
- James Lee Lightfoot
- Stephen Ellison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £104k | £587k |
| 31/07/2024 | £470k | £426k |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.7m | £1.9m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.5m | £2.0m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL ARTILLERY CENTRE FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £435,746 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £2,259,008 to £1,823,262. Despite this loss, the trustees consider the financial position to remain strong, with unrestricted reserves of approximately £1.821 million providing a buffer during a period of reduced operational activity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 25/03/2024 | £73k | ARMED FORCES FAMILY FUND |