TROOP AID
TROOP AID support injured servicemen and women when they are admitted to a hospital within the UK and World Wide wherever British Troops are serving, they are given an emergency Pack ( Grab Bag) with Basic Essentials such as clothing and toiletries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £632,845, which the trustees confirm is sufficient to cover their stated reserves policy target of two years of expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £58,194 for the year, supported by increased donations and legacies, while noting that inflationary pressures may impact future donations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that the Charity should maintain sufficient reserves to cover two years of expenditure based on trends to date.” — page 5
“Mrs P R Sutton is the wife of Captain A T Sutton, one of the Trustees of Troop Aid. She is also its Chief Executive. With the approval of the Charity Commission, Mrs P R Sutton was paid by the charity during the year £12,000 (2024 £12,000).” — page 14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/01/2017)
Trustees
- Diana Frangouchair
- ALBERT TELFORD SUTTON
- Alan Julian Wright
- Carolyn Margaret McLaughlin
- Richard Damian Francis Waltier
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £163k | £105k |
| 31/03/2024 | £87k | £84k |
| 31/03/2023 | £86k | £83k |
| 31/03/2022 | £79k | £91k |
| 31/03/2021 | £71k | £101k |
Common questions
Is TROOP AID financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £632,845, which the trustees confirm is sufficient to cover their stated reserves policy target of two years of expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £58,194 for the year, supported by increased donations and legacies, while noting that inflationary pressures may impact future donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TROOP AID?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TROOP AID as a grant recipient include WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2021 | £682 | Match Funding - Individual Match Funding |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | 100 for 500 |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2021 | £500 | 100 for 500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2016 | £10k | Troop Aid's Decade |