QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST
Makes grants to organisations which provide services for war disabled ex-Service personnel (and former members of the mercantile marine disabled in war) and their dependants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £896,099 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant unrealised investment losses of £855,131. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £180,197, which is above the desired policy level of £50,000 to £100,000. The charity maintains a strong net asset position of £14,044,771, supported by substantial endowment investments.
What the accounts disclose
“At present, the Trustees judge the appropriate level of such reserves to be in the region of £50,000 to £100,000.”
“Major James J Macnamara Defence Medical Welfare Service 35,000” — page 26
“Rakesh Bhabutta Scottish Veterans Residences 10.000” — page 26
“Major James J Macnamara Defence Medical Welfare Service 35,000” — page 26
“Rakesh Bhabutta Scottish Veterans Residences 10.000” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/05/2025)
Trustees
- SIR BARRY MICHAEL THORNTON KCBchair
- Air Commodore Barbara Cooper
- Anne Child
- Benjamin Marshall
- COLIN GREEN CBE
- Claire Marsh
- Colonel Michael Benjamin Smith
- Dr Rakesh Bhabutta
- HEATHER BETTS
- Ian McGregor
- Major James Justin Macnamara TD VR JP
- Miranda Emma Thompson-Schwab
- Vicky Littlechild
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £479k | £520k |
| 31/03/2024 | £533k | £426k |
| 31/03/2023 | £528k | £519k |
| 31/03/2022 | £492k | £527k |
| 31/03/2021 | £371k | £451k |
Common questions
Is QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £896,099 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant unrealised investment losses of £855,131. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £180,197, which is above the desired policy level of £50,000 to £100,000. The charity maintains a strong net asset position of £14,044,771, supported by substantial endowment investments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chariton Baker (Bristol) Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 1 | £384k |
| PETER DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £129k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| LEST WE FORGET ASSOCIATION | 1 | £39k |
| KISHINCHAND CHELLARAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
Charities like this
- 1ST THE QUEEN'S DRAGOON GUARDS REGIMENTAL TRUST
- ROYAL STAR & GARTER
- PRINCESS OF WALES'S ROYAL REGIMENT (QUEEN'S AND ROYAL HAMPSHIRES) BENEVOLENT FUND
- THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY
- THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST
- LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER HOSPITAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST | £479k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1ST THE QUEEN'S DRAGOON GUARDS REGIMENTAL TRUST | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL STAR & GARTER | £26.0m | — | — | unclear | 21.0% | no doubt |
| PRINCESS OF WALES'S ROYAL REGIMENT (QUEEN'S AND ROYAL HAMPSHIRES) BENEVOLENT FUND | £377k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY | £13.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | £139k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |