THE RAMC CHARITY
This Charity is for serving, ex-serving and families of the members of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). The objects of The RAMC Charity are: To promote the of the Army and in particular the RAMC in such charitable ways, including; maintaining contact with present and past members, fostering esprit de corps, to provide relief for those in need and to promote military medical research.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £17,967,435, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £1.5m. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £654,096, driven by investment gains, while total expenditure on charitable activities was £1,056,166.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Major General Jeremy Rowanchair
- Colonel Ian Simpson
- Dr Iain Moles
- Ian Razzell
- Mark Vernon Pemberton
- Simon Harmer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £600k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £532k | £923k |
| 31/12/2022 | £522k | £769k |
| 31/12/2021 | £526k | £702k |
| 31/12/2020 | £537k | £758k |
Common questions
Is THE RAMC CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £17,967,435, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £1.5m. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £654,096, driven by investment gains, while total expenditure on charitable activities was £1,056,166. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by TTCA Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 2 | £30k |
| THE ARMY DEPENDANTS' TRUST | 1 | £2.5m |
| WARRANT OFFICERS' & SERGEANTS' MESS SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £532k |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £407k |
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 1 | £384k |
| THE REME CHARITY | 1 | £263k |
| THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S CORPS ASSOCIATION | 1 | £175k |
Charities like this
- THE REME CHARITY
- THE ROYAL MILITARY POLICE CENTRAL BENEVOLENT FUND
- Army Benevolent Fund
- CHARITIES IN CONNECTION WITH ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS
- THE ROYAL LANCERS CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE ROYAL YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RAMC CHARITY | £600k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REME CHARITY | £3.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | 15.2% | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL MILITARY POLICE CENTRAL BENEVOLENT FUND | £278k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| Army Benevolent Fund | £13.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITIES IN CONNECTION WITH ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL LANCERS CHARITABLE TRUST | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |