NUFFIELD TRUST FOR THE FORCES OF THE CROWN
The Trust provides recreational facilities for the Regular and Reserve Armed Forces. It does not fundraise or undertake individual benevolence.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £45,957,174, derived from an investment portfolio valued at £47,744,088. The trustees report that the charity does not fundraise and relies on investment income to meet its grant-making objectives, with no stated reserves policy target against which to measure adequacy.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust had one employee (2024: one) during the year. The employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000.”
“The Trust had one employee (2024: one) during the year. The employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000.”
“Sir David Steel is Patron of The Boleh Trust, which was allocated a grant of £30,000 for 2025 and a further £25,000 for 2026.” — page 25
“John Chatfeild-Roberts is employed by Jupiter Asset Management and is also a minority shareholder of Jupiter Fund Management plc - the ultimate parent. Jupiter Asset Management were joint investment managers of the Trust during 2025 and 2024.” — page 25
“Sir David Steel is Patron of The Boleh Trust, which was allocated a grant of £30,000 for 2025 and a further £25,000 for 2026.” — page 25
“John Chatfeild-Roberts is employed by Jupiter Asset Management and is also a minority shareholder of Jupiter Fund Management plc - the ultimate parent. Jupiter Asset Management were joint investment managers of the Trust during 2025 and 2024.” — page 25
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Lord Arbuthnotchair
- Air Marshal Sir Baz North KCB OBE
- John Chatfeild-Roberts
- Lord Christopher Geidt GCBGCVOOBE
- Sir Tyrone Richard Urch KBE
- Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.4m | £4.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £622k | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £5.9m | £3.4m |
Common questions
Is NUFFIELD TRUST FOR THE FORCES OF THE CROWN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £45,957,174, derived from an investment portfolio valued at £47,744,088. The trustees report that the charity does not fundraise and relies on investment income to meet its grant-making objectives, with no stated reserves policy target against which to measure adequacy. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Pitt Godden & Taylor LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of NUFFIELD TRUST FOR THE FORCES OF THE CROWN earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £34k |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 1 | £20k |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUFFIELD TRUST FOR THE FORCES OF THE CROWN | £1.4m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RIFLES REGIMENTAL TRUST | £574k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CONNAUGHT TRUST | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NUCLEAR EDUCATION TRUST | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN EDUCATION TRUST | £291k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | £313k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |