THE HOUSEHOLD DIVISION CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,979,868, an increase from the previous year's £5,807,345. The charity reported a net income surplus of £809,907 for the group, driven by investment gains, while total expenses were £1,952,921. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ policy is to maintain a level of reserves sufficient to provide a stable base for the charity’s continuing activities while at the same time ensuring excessive funds are not accumulated.” — page 7
“The Guards Museum Trust in turn has a wholly owned subsidiary – Guards Museum Enterprises Limited.” — page 36
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 0 (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: GUARDS MUSEUM ENTERPRISES LIMITED Companies House 06461708
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/10/2024)
Trustees
- Brigadier Mark Simon Peter Berry
- DESMOND SHANE SPENCER CHICHESTER
- James Andrew Campbell Campbell-Johnston
- James Maurice Hannan Bowder OBE
- Lieutenant Colonel Charles Michael James Foinette
- Lieutenant Colonel Edward James Paintin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 30/09/2024 | £5.3m | £1.6m |
| 30/09/2023 | £713k | £643k |
Common questions
Is THE HOUSEHOLD DIVISION CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,979,868, an increase from the previous year's £5,807,345. The charity reported a net income surplus of £809,907 for the group, driven by investment gains, while total expenses were £1,952,921. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 1 | £384k |
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | 1 | £13k |
| THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £10k |
| STRAND PARISHES TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SHERBORNE WITH CASTLETON | 1 | £4k |