THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY FOUNDATION
The Household Cavalry Foundation (The HCF) raises funds to care for the Soldiers, Casualties, Veterans, Families, Heritage and Horses of the Household Cavalry. Helping soldiers injured on operations and providing aid to veterans and their dependants, The HCF provides a vital support role working to improve the lives of all serving and veteran members of the Household Cavalry and their dependants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £1,886,957 are in excess of the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £200,000 (four months of costs). Although the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £82,034 for the year, the trustees consider the current reserve levels adequate to cover commitments and guard against income downturns.
What the accounts disclose
“no less than four months of costs, equating to approximately £200,000 are typically to be held as a cash reserve” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- JAMES PATRICK EYRE
- Lady Jane Meriel Grosvenor
- Major John Robert Dove
- Mark Simon Peter Berry
- Rupert Frederick Daniel Fryer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £505k | £589k |
| 31/03/2024 | £497k | £546k |
| 31/03/2023 | £581k | £514k |
| 31/03/2022 | £433k | £439k |
| 31/03/2021 | £343k | £308k |
Common questions
Is THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £1,886,957 are in excess of the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £200,000 (four months of costs). Although the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £82,034 for the year, the trustees consider the current reserve levels adequate to cover commitments and guard against income downturns. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include COLONEL W H WHITBREAD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST, MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLONEL W H WHITBREAD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £23k | Grants, Health and welfare of soldiers |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £260 | |
| MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £260 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARMED FORCES EQUINE CHARITY | 2 | £41k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £19k |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 2 | £3k |
| ANA LEAF FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |
| IGY FOUNDATION | 1 | £750k |
| THE RUMI FOUNDATION | 1 | £550k |
| The Ashley Tabor-King Foundation | 1 | £500k |
| WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED | 1 | £371k |
Charities like this
- HUMAN CAPABILITY FOUNDATION
- THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION
- BRITISH FORCES FOUNDATION
- THE HOUSEHOLD DIVISION CHARITY
- HFC Help For Children UK LTD
- THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY FOUNDATION | £505k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUMAN CAPABILITY FOUNDATION | £44.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION | £17.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FORCES FOUNDATION | £689k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HOUSEHOLD DIVISION CHARITY | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HFC Help For Children UK LTD | £478k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |