ARMY FAMILIES FEDERATION
The objects of the Charity are:1. The promotion of social inclusion and military efficiency, for the public benefit, by assisting in the prevention of Army families being disadvantaged through military service.2. Such other charitable purposes for the general benefit of Army families as the trustees from time to time think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted general reserves of £973,614 exceed the optimal target of £676,092, providing a buffer above the policy requirement of six months' running costs. The charity reported a net income of £21,553 for the year, with total funds carried forward reaching £1,146,482. The Trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 in the year.” — page 20
“One employee received a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 in the year.” — page 20
“Grant in Aid (Public money funding) 575,000” — page 20
“A minimum of six months’ basic running costs in the eventuality of the CIO either losing its primary sources of income, or having to close down completely. A sum of around £675,000 would be optimal based on AFF budgets for the next three years.” — page 9
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
- NAAFI Fund
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/10/2018)
Trustees
- Abigail Boylechair
- Dave Roberts
- James Banks
- Julia Rogers
- Mark Watkins
- Nicola Scarr
- Paul Collard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is ARMY FAMILIES FEDERATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted general reserves of £973,614 exceed the optimal target of £676,092, providing a buffer above the policy requirement of six months' running costs. The charity reported a net income of £21,553 for the year, with total funds carried forward reaching £1,146,482. The Trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
What does the highest-paid employee of ARMY FAMILIES FEDERATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ARMY FAMILIES FEDERATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ARMY FAMILIES FEDERATION as a grant recipient include THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND, ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND, Army Benevolent Fund.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION | FY2025 | £2.6m | Grants awarded by the Charity |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | FY2025 | £545k | Staff and management costs |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | FY2024 | £513k | Staff and management costs |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | FY2022 | £503k | staff and management costs |
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | FY2025 | £500k | Serving Families Overseas programme research and employment hub |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2023 | £281k | Family |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2025 | £56k | Family |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2024 | £45k | Family |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2026 | £15k | Family (Designated) |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2026 | £9k | Family (Restricted) |
| THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION | FY2022 | £8 | Grants for Welfare Services and Remembrance |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 13/08/2020 | £10k | Army Families Federation (AFF) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | 2 | £18k |
| THE MICHAEL AND ANNA WIX CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £400 |
| THE ARMY DEPENDANTS' TRUST | 1 | £2.5m |
| WARRANT OFFICERS' & SERGEANTS' MESS SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS | 1 | £1.1m |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £407k |
| THE REME CHARITY | 1 | £263k |
| THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S CORPS ASSOCIATION | 1 | £175k |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £130k |
Charities like this
- Army Benevolent Fund
- THE ARMY DEPENDANTS' TRUST
- THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - FORCES HELP
- THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND
- EDWARD BUSH CHARITABLE TRUST
- ARMY ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMY FAMILIES FEDERATION | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Army Benevolent Fund | £13.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ARMY DEPENDANTS' TRUST | £2.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - FORCES HELP | £33.2m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | £2.9m | — | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| EDWARD BUSH CHARITABLE TRUST | £121k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |