ARMED FORCES PARLIAMENTARY TRUST
The Armed Forces Parliamentary Trust provides the overarching governance to the running of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme. The Scheme, which runs annually, gives an insight into military life for all 3 single Services - Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force as well as an Intermediate course. The desired output is better informed Members and subsequent debates of both Houses of Parliament.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £28,333 for the year ended 30 November 2025, driven by total expenditure of £148,333 against sponsorship income of £120,000. Despite the loss, unrestricted reserves stood at £103,927, which the trustees note is above their policy target of twelve months' average overheads (£92,816). The trustees confirm that sufficient flexibility in the cost base and the surplus reserve position ensures the charity can continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Reserves Policy is to hold a sum equivalent to twelve months' average overheads. At 30 November 2025, reserves were £103,927 against overheads for the preceding 12 months of £92,816.” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- industry
Trustees
- Lord Simon Laurence Stevens of Birmingham Kt.chair
- Baroness Fiona Ferelith Hodgson of Abinger CBE
- Jeremy Justin Greaves
- Lt Gen Sir Andrew Richard Gregory KBE CB DL
- Matthew Raymond Western
- Paul John Holmes
- Professor The Baroness Julie Elizabeth Smith of Newnham
- Thomas Carmichael McKane
- William Thomas Tew
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £120k | £148k |
| 30/11/2024 | £120k | £125k |
| 30/11/2023 | £120k | £114k |
| 30/11/2022 | £120k | £111k |
| 30/11/2021 | £115k | £70k |
Common questions
Is ARMED FORCES PARLIAMENTARY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £28,333 for the year ended 30 November 2025, driven by total expenditure of £148,333 against sponsorship income of £120,000. Despite the loss, unrestricted reserves stood at £103,927, which the trustees note is above their policy target of twelve months' average overheads (£92,816). The trustees confirm that sufficient flexibility in the cost base and the surplus reserve position ensures the charity can continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.