INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION
The primary activity of the Invictus Games Foundation (Charity) is to provide recovery pathways for international wounded injured and sick service personnel and veterans and their families. The Charity uses the biennial Invictus Games to inspire recovery and provides access to sports, esports and adventurous challenges Beyond the Games underpinned through the We Are Invictus app.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £1,019,835 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £3,304,552. This reserve level is above the trustees' stated policy target range of £800,000 to £1,400,000. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, citing financial security and rigorous review of income and cost sensitivities.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £160,001 - £170,000” — page 42
“in 2025 the spend on fundraising was 21% of total spend from 8% in 2024.” — page 23
“Based on a forecast of expenses, less projected hosting fee income, the reserves requirement will be in a range of £800k to £1,400k.”
“During the 2025, the charity made payments totalling £35,707 for professional services to an organisation where David Wiseman (member of key personnel) is a director. The services rendered by the organisation were contracted and agreed prior to David Wiseman's appointment as Chief Programmes and Strategy Officer and as a result he was not involved in their procurement.” — page 51
“Four trustees (2024 – Two trustees) were reimbursed a total of £2,988 (2024 - £4,838) for travel and accommodation expenses incurred during the year.” — page 51
“During the 2025, the charity made payments totalling £35,707 for professional services to an organisation where David Wiseman (member of key personnel) is a director. The services rendered by the organisation were contracted and agreed prior to David Wiseman's appointment as Chief Programmes and Strategy Officer and as a result he was not involved in their procurement.” — page 51
“Four trustees (2024 – Two trustees) were reimbursed a total of £2,988 (2024 - £4,838) for travel and accommodation expenses incurred during the year.” — page 51
“The wholly owned trading subsidiary IGF Trading Limited is incorporated in England (company number 10612245) and pays all of its profits to the charity under the gift aid scheme.” — page 46
In the news
Funders the charity credits
- American Airlines
- BetterUp
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Lord Charles Lamb Allenchair
- Carla Qualtrough
- Conny Martina Wilhelmina Maria Wenting
- David Charles Richmond
- Glenn Keys
- Joanna Louise Roper
- Jonathan David Edwards CBE
- Karen Briggs
- Nana Fifield
- Nicholas Loughran
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £4.5m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.8m | £3.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.7m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £1,019,835 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £3,304,552. This reserve level is above the trustees' stated policy target range of £800,000 to £1,400,000. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, citing financial security and rigorous review of income and cost sensitivities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price Bailey LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £160,001 - £170,000 band.
Who funds INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE ANNABEL ARBIB FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANNABEL ARBIB FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £24k | Other |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 1 | £2.5m |
| WARRANT OFFICERS' & SERGEANTS' MESS SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS | 1 | £1.1m |
| Moto Foundation | 1 | £550k |
| WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED | 1 | £371k |
| GUMBALL 3000 FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £100k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| TACKLE AFRICA | 1 | £53k |
Charities like this
- RFU INJURED PLAYERS FOUNDATION
- THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION
- VETERANS IN ACTION
- HELP FOR HEROES
- GLOBAL RUGBY PLAYERS' FOUNDATION
- RUGBY FOR HEROES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION | £4.5m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | above | 21.0% | no doubt |
| RFU INJURED PLAYERS FOUNDATION | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION | £17.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VETERANS IN ACTION | £180k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HELP FOR HEROES | £22.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL RUGBY PLAYERS' FOUNDATION | £979k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |