THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT CHARITY
The charity provides benevolent assistance to members and former members of the Regiment and their dependants who are in need and makes grants to individuals and units within the Regiment to promote military efficiency. It supports the upkeep of Regimental memorials and chapels and maintains the Regimental chattels. It provides support and assistance to service leavers, veterans and families.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,663,696, which the Trustees consider comfortably exceeds the level required to meet future benevolence and regimental efficiency objectives. Although the charity reported a net deficit for the period due to a significant impairment loss on its Silver asset, the overall net assets remain substantial at £9,366,150. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserves expected to be required to satisfy these objectives for the coming year is comfortably exceeded by even the worst case projections of our investment capital and income.”
“During the period the charity received donations totalling £50,000 (2023: £70,000) from Oakley Capital Limited, a company connected to Mr D Till, a trustee.” — page 28
“During the period the charity received donations totalling £40,000 (2023: £45,000) from a trustee.” — page 28
“During the period the charity received donations totalling £50,000 (2023: £70,000) from Oakley Capital Limited, a company connected to Mr D Till, a trustee.” — page 28
“During the period the charity received donations totalling £40,000 (2023: £45,000) from a trustee.” — page 28
“During the period the charity received donations totalling £50,000 (2023: £70,000) from Oakley Capital Limited, a company connected to Mr D Till, a trustee.” — page 28
“During the period the charity received donations totalling £40,000 (2023: £45,000) from a trustee.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- David John Tillchair
- Captain Richard William Howe Colgan
- John Wright
- Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Duncan Weston
- Maj Gen Dominic Stead James Biddick MBE MC
- Major Peter David Connolly
- Major Stephen Card TD
- Rich Bredin
- Tim Newton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £403k | £828k |
| 31/12/2023 | £614k | £571k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,663,696, which the Trustees consider comfortably exceeds the level required to meet future benevolence and regimental efficiency objectives. Although the charity reported a net deficit for the period due to a significant impairment loss on its Silver asset, the overall net assets remain substantial at £9,366,150. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Ensors.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| COLONEL W H WHITBREAD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT CHARITY | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT BENEVOLENT CHARITY | £679k | — | 0 | above | — | not going concern |
| THE LIGHT DRAGOONS REGIMENTAL CHARITY | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL LANCERS CHARITABLE TRUST | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION | £1.7m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CHARITABLE TRUST | £235k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |