FELIX FUND - THE BOMB DISPOSAL CHARITY
Felix Fund provides financial assistance and welfare support to personnel from any military unit who has conducted or assisted with EOD & Search duties. This includes physical injures and anyone suffering PTSD or other mental health issues, as well as those facing hardship. We also help serving personnel veterans and their dependent family members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £357,501, providing a buffer against the unrestricted deficit of £9,952 incurred during the year. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern, with budgeted income and expenditure sufficient to cover the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Mrs E Fisher was paid an honorarium of £4,550 (2024 - £9,000) in respect of her invaluable assistance with the charity finances as an Officer of the Charity.” — page 23
Trustees
- Andrew John Pettitt
- Daniel Reyland
- Matthew Peter Duckering
- Shelley Emery
- Warrant Officer Two Kenny Scott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £261k | £202k |
| 30/04/2024 | £197k | £388k |
| 30/04/2023 | £146k | £259k |
| 30/04/2022 | £430k | £250k |
| 30/04/2021 | £146k | £135k |
Common questions
Is FELIX FUND - THE BOMB DISPOSAL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £357,501, providing a buffer against the unrestricted deficit of £9,952 incurred during the year. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern, with budgeted income and expenditure sufficient to cover the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FELIX FUND - THE BOMB DISPOSAL CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FELIX FUND - THE BOMB DISPOSAL CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND, LLOYD'S PATRIOTIC FUND, THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED, DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | FY2025 | £21k | |
| LLOYD'S PATRIOTIC FUND | FY2021 | £11k | Small grant for Dashboard course delivery |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £6k | Royal Navy/Royal Marines |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Single payment |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Single payment |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2022 | £1k | Services |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2022 | £0 | Children's charities |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2025 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/11/2022 | £10k | Dashboard Training |
| UK government | 03/09/2021 | £20k | Covenant Fund |
| UK government | 25/06/2020 | £20k | COVID IMPACT FUND |
| UK government | 15/06/2020 | £20k | Covid-19 Impact Fund |