TICKETS FOR TROOPS
To provide no cost tickets to members of the Armed Forces, their relatives and dependents to a wide range of sporting, cultural, musical, theatrical and entertainment events
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported total unrestricted funds of £244,926, an increase from £218,925 in the previous year, driven by a net income of £20,217 and fair value gains on investments. The trustees maintain a policy of avoiding unnecessary accumulation of reserves, holding £133,108 in general reserves while keeping sufficient liquid assets for eighteen months of operating expenses. The accounts were subject to independent examination rather than audit, with no matters coming to the examiner's attention that would cause concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The general policy of the Trustees is that funds should be used to further the aims of the Charity and they seek to avoid the unnecessary accumulation of reserves.”
Trustees
- THE LORD MARLAND OF ODSTOCKchair
- GENERAL THE LORD JOHN NICHOLAS REYNOLDS HOUGHTON
- Lisa Marie Rowland
- STUART JAMES HIGGINS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £235k | £215k |
| 31/07/2024 | £212k | £279k |
| 31/07/2023 | £211k | £202k |
| 31/07/2022 | £182k | £132k |
| 31/07/2021 | £8k | £127k |
Common questions
Is TICKETS FOR TROOPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported total unrestricted funds of £244,926, an increase from £218,925 in the previous year, driven by a net income of £20,217 and fair value gains on investments. The trustees maintain a policy of avoiding unnecessary accumulation of reserves, holding £133,108 in general reserves while keeping sufficient liquid assets for eighteen months of operating expenses. The accounts were subject to independent examination rather than audit, with no matters coming to the examiner's attention that would cause concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TICKETS FOR TROOPS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TICKETS FOR TROOPS as a grant recipient include THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Arts |
| THE J P MARLAND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £0 |