HONOUR OUR ARMED FORCES
A small Ex forces Charity that aims to support the armed forces community through equipment/gifts in kind and grants, including ex-servicemen and women as well as current serving military personnel and cadet detachments.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE (INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO) ANY PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING OR WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN INCLUDING MILITARY CADET FORCES, OR DEPENDENTS (OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported unrestricted reserves of £18,095, an increase from the previous year's £9,459. However, the charity holds net current liabilities of £14,440 due to an interest-free loan from a related party, though net assets remain positive at £18,095. The trustees acknowledge a going concern risk associated with reliance on a single funding source but confirm no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“Our target is to establish reserves of £5,000 by the end of 2026.” — page 4
“(Resigned 5 October 2024) (Appointed 25 October 2024) (Appointed 5 October 2024)”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- RICHARD BROOKchair
- David Thomas
- Deborah leanne Chatfield
- Martin Leonard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £38k | £31k |
| 05/04/2025 | £36k | £27k |
| 05/04/2024 | £23k | £22k |
| 05/04/2023 | £18k | £17k |
| 05/04/2022 | £23k | £17k |
Common questions
Is HONOUR OUR ARMED FORCES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported unrestricted reserves of £18,095, an increase from the previous year's £9,459. However, the charity holds net current liabilities of £14,440 due to an interest-free loan from a related party, though net assets remain positive at £18,095. The trustees acknowledge a going concern risk associated with reliance on a single funding source but confirm no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.