UK VETERANS HEARING FOUNDATION
Furthering the objects of the charity
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's income for the period was heavily dependent on grants, which represented 90% of annual income. The trustees are actively working to maintain a reserve fund equivalent to approximately six months of running costs to ensure sustainability. While the charity continues to operate and support veterans, it faces significant challenges in securing sufficient funding to meet the high demand for services.
What the accounts disclose
“Currently, we are on a steady path, and such grants represent 90% of our annual income for the period 2024-2025.” — page 9
“Our trustees are actively working towards maintaining a reserve fund equivalent to approximately six months of running costs.” — page 9
“Mr. Paul Bennett and Mrs. Samantha Bennett, the founders of the charity and the successful business owners of Hear4U & Healthscreen Ltd (BHHC), not only contribute their professional knowledge but also support the Foundation by offering office space, utilities, IT services, and marketing assistance.” — page 2
Trustees
- Paul Bennettchair
- Andrew Kittsen
- Elin Mair Tattersall
- John Wilson
- Nicholas Mercer
- Steven Birdsall
- Tyler Woolman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | £66k | £72k |
| 06/04/2025 | £70k | £86k |
| 06/04/2024 | £77k | £97k |
| 06/04/2023 | £89k | £65k |
| 06/04/2022 | £67k | £56k |
Common questions
Is UK VETERANS HEARING FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's income for the period was heavily dependent on grants, which represented 90% of annual income. The trustees are actively working to maintain a reserve fund equivalent to approximately six months of running costs to ensure sustainability. While the charity continues to operate and support veterans, it faces significant challenges in securing sufficient funding to meet the high demand for services.
Who funds UK VETERANS HEARING FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UK VETERANS HEARING FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE EVERARD FOUNDATION, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, BILL BROWN'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT OF 1989.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | Smaller Grants |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | Military |
| THE EVERARD FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | Military |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | Disability |
| BILL BROWN'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT OF 1989 | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | FY2025 | £4k | Armed Forces |
| THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY | FY2022 | £2k | |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Single payment |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| R. DAPHNE PLUNKET CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/09/2024 | £9k | Hearing equipment for UK Veterans |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £9k | Hearing equipment for UK Veterans |
| UK government | 17/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |