LITTLE TROOPERS
Children of our British Armed Forces face daily unique challenges especially when a parent is serving away from the family home, times when communications can be limited and sporadic. Additionally moving home and school frequently due to service needs brings uncertainty and change. We provide accessible support resources, initiatives and programmes for those supporting military children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 24.9% to £169,512, while expenditure rose by 5.4% to £149,312, resulting in a net income of £20,200. However, the trustees report that free reserves of £27,437 are below the stated policy target of £37,000, which represents three months of operational activities. The charity remains dependent on external funding and grants to sustain its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves are below the target level” — page 4
“During the year the charity received a donation of £1,049 (2024: None) from a related party. The donation was made on normal terms, no conditions were attached and no amounts were outstanding at the year end. There were no other related parties’ transactions in the year (2024: None). No trustees received any remuneration or other benefits during the year (2024: None) Trustees’ expenses No trustees received any reimbursed expenses during the year.” — page 16
Trustees
- WENDY PAMELA BARTLETTchair
- Abigail Louise Lamb
- Lt Col Lucy Smith
- Stuart William James More
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £170k | £149k |
| 31/03/2024 | £136k | £142k |
| 31/03/2023 | £152k | £131k |
| 31/03/2022 | £131k | £165k |
| 31/03/2021 | £137k | £91k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE TROOPERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 24.9% to £169,512, while expenditure rose by 5.4% to £149,312, resulting in a net income of £20,200. However, the trustees report that free reserves of £27,437 are below the stated policy target of £37,000, which represents three months of operational activities. The charity remains dependent on external funding and grants to sustain its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LITTLE TROOPERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LITTLE TROOPERS as a grant recipient include THE GROCERS' CHARITY, ARMED FORCES EDUCATION TRUST, THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | Military |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | Military |
| ARMED FORCES EDUCATION TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2022 | £65k | Little Troopers – Military Child Therapy Programme |