FORCES SUPPORT LIMITED
Provide relief and support to families of service personnel killed while serving in the Armed Forces by partnering with and funding UK Service Charities. Fund projects that support Families/Veterans who are experiencing financial hardship, housing issues, poor mental and or physical health. Fund projects to assist Veterans to secure employment and new skills through education and or training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £65,753 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with total cash provided by operations of £113,459. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (net funds) stood at £2,398,333 at year-end, representing a decrease from the previous year's £2,284,874 opening balance after accounting for operational cash flows. The charity holds no restricted funds and has pledged future grant support of £149,441, though these are not yet recognized as creditors.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 No. 1 £80,001 - £90,000” — page 17
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 No. 1” — page 17
“During the year Windrush Business Services Ltd, a company owned and controlled by a trustee, Toby Morris, provided accountancy services to the charity totalling £151 (2024: £3,693). These services were provided at a below market value and there was £nil (2024: £nil) balance owing from the charity to the company at year end.” — page 19
“During the year income of £15,433 (2024: £nil) was received from, and expenditure of £959 (2024: £nil) was paid to, Grainrent Limited, a company in which the trustee Philip Murphy holds directorship.” — page 19
“During the year Windrush Business Services Ltd, a company owned and controlled by a trustee, Toby Morris, provided accountancy services to the charity totalling £151 (2024: £3,693). These services were provided at a below market value and there was £nil (2024: £nil) balance owing from the charity to the company at year end.” — page 19
“During the year income of £15,433 (2024: £nil) was received from, and expenditure of £959 (2024: £nil) was paid to, Grainrent Limited, a company in which the trustee Philip Murphy holds directorship.” — page 19
“During the year Windrush Business Services Ltd, a company owned and controlled by a trustee, Toby Morris, provided accountancy services to the charity totalling £151 (2024: £3,693). These services were provided at a below market value and there was £nil (2024: £nil) balance owing from the charity to the company at year end.” — page 19
“During the year income of £15,433 (2024: £nil) was received from, and expenditure of £959 (2024: £nil) was paid to, Grainrent Limited, a company in which the trustee Philip Murphy holds directorship.” — page 19
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Ronald Spurschair
- Claire Locke
- Grace Mathews
- Nichola Rowlands-Smith
- Philip Murphy
- TOBY MORRIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.3m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.5m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.7m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.5m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is FORCES SUPPORT LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £65,753 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with total cash provided by operations of £113,459. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (net funds) stood at £2,398,333 at year-end, representing a decrease from the previous year's £2,284,874 opening balance after accounting for operational cash flows. The charity holds no restricted funds and has pledged future grant support of £149,441, though these are not yet recognized as creditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
What does the highest-paid employee of FORCES SUPPORT LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds FORCES SUPPORT LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FORCES SUPPORT LIMITED as a grant recipient include WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED, THE ASTOR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED | FY2023 | £30k | North East Regional Support : Regional Hub Support |
| WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED | FY2022 | £30k | Regional Services : North East Regional Hub Support |
| WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED | FY2023 | £19k | North East Regional Support : Op Connect Pilot |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Regular and rolling grants |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | Regular and rolling grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/04/2021 | £10k | Warehouse and offices |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2015 | £10k | Restore - Reuse - Retrain |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2012 | £10k | Regenerating hope |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2010 | £10k | Forces Support - Lets make a difference |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LLOYD'S PATRIOTIC FUND | 4 | £720k |
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 3 | £2.6m |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 3 | £1.1m |
| THE MICHAEL UREN FOUNDATION | 2 | £2.2m |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 2 | £680k |
| THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND | 2 | £348k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 2 | £223k |
| QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST | 2 | £155k |
Charities like this
- THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - FORCES HELP
- FORCES IN MIND TRUST
- CARE AFTER COMBAT
- COMBAT STRESS
- HELP FOR HEROES
- THE OPPO FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORCES SUPPORT LIMITED | £2.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - FORCES HELP | £33.2m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FORCES IN MIND TRUST | £241k | — | 5 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARE AFTER COMBAT | £973k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMBAT STRESS | £14.3m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELP FOR HEROES | £22.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |