THE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION
Maintaining contact between past and present members of the Royal Artillery, fostering mutual friendship between them. Fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of the Royal Artillery and preserving its traditions. To provide relief for those past and present members of the Royal Artillery and their dependants who are in conditions of need.
Latest income
£277k
Latest spending
£339k
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £1,606,663 significantly exceed the trustee's stated minimum policy target of £1,000,000, providing a strong financial base. The charity generated a net increase in funds of £45,200 for the year, supported by investment gains of £106,946 which offset an operational deficit. The auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Branch events and subscriptions (55% of income)
“This year a large proportion of Income came from branch income and subscriptions which was 55% of our Income.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum of £1,000,000 in free reserves (held: £1.6m)
“Following the 2025 review, the trustee determined that the RAA should hold a minimum of £1,000,000 in free reserves to be assured that we are able to sustain the support we provide to the regimental family in the long term as weil as meet other obligations, irrespective of fluctuations in income and without creating the need to actively fundraise.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Creditors owed to RACF (corporate trustee) for investment fees.
“An amount of £32,329 (2024: £21,865) is included within creditors for the RACF. The RACF is the corporate trustee of the RAA. This income relates to Investment fees owed from RAA to RACF.” — page 25
“The RACF made a £27,637 (2024: £28,774) grant to the RAA in 2025.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant received from RACF (corporate trustee).
“An amount of £32,329 (2024: £21,865) is included within creditors for the RACF. The RACF is the corporate trustee of the RAA. This income relates to Investment fees owed from RAA to RACF.” — page 25
“The RACF made a £27,637 (2024: £28,774) grant to the RAA in 2025.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- ROYAL ARTILLERY CHARITABLE FUND (210202)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £277k | £339k |
| 31/12/2024 | £244k | £347k |
| 31/12/2023 | £270k | £325k |
| 31/12/2022 | £241k | £308k |
| 31/12/2021 | £148k | £221k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £1,606,663 significantly exceed the trustee's stated minimum policy target of £1,000,000, providing a strong financial base. The charity generated a net increase in funds of £45,200 for the year, supported by investment gains of £106,946 which offset an operational deficit. The auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds THE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/05/2014 | £8k | "Tyneside Scottish Centenary - TS100" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2010 | £3k | Proposed Trip To The National Arboretum Alrewas Nr Birmingham |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2008 | £3k | Exeter Gunner Promotion |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/04/2008 | £4k | "This Branch Of The Royal Artillery Association (Raa) Will Use An Award To Allow Members To Attend The National Assembly Of The Raa In May. T" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2008 | £1k | National Conference Royal Artillery Association |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/04/2006 | £5k | "This Group Provides Activities For Ex Members Of The Royal Artillery And Their Families. The Project Is To Fund Visits To Places Of Interest" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £2k | Royal Artillery Association. Oldham & Rochdale Branch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/12/2005 | £5k | Visit German Regiment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/12/2005 | £2k | 57th Annual Branch Dinner |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/11/2005 | £5k | "The project is to enable former members of the Royal Artillery to visit the Firepower museum.The money is for travel and accommodation." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/10/2005 | £500 | Commemoration and Social Gatherings |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/07/2005 | £120 | "The Coventry Branch Of The Royal Artillery Association Will Use An Award To Hold A 60th Anniversary Commemoration Dinner Dance, The Event Wi" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2005 | £2k | WW2 Annual Dinner |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/06/2005 | £58 | "The Workington Branch Of The Royal Artillery Association Will Use An Award To Hold A Ve Day Celebratory Evening With Live Entertainment." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/05/2005 | £345 | "The North West Region Of The Royal Artillery Association Will Use An Award To Host A Commemoration Parade And Service, This Will Include A C" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/05/2005 | £6k | Norbreck Hotel Party |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2005 | £6k | VE & VJ Night |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/04/2005 | £366 | "The Shoeburyness Branch Of The Royal Artillery Association Will Use A Grant To Hold A Ve/Vj Night To Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/12/2004 | £5k | "The Focus Of The Group Is To Promote Comradeship Between Veteran Gunners And Present Serving Gunners In The Royal Artillery And To Assist Wi" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2004 | £3k | Trip |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/06/2004 | £1k | "The Royal Artillery Association Of Blackpool And Fylde Have Been Awarded A Grant Towards The Cost Of Activities In Celebration Of The 60th A" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2004 | £8k | D-day celebration for home front veterans |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/11/2003 | £4k | "A Project To Benefit Ex-Servicemen And Their Families In Walsall With The Provision Of A Day Trip And A Celebratory Dinner. The Grant Will" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/05/2003 | £2k | "This Group Provides Social Activities For Ex-Comrades. Their Project Is To Take Members To Visit The New Museum Of The Royal Artillery In Lo" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/11/2002 | £5k | "This Group Of Ex-Servicemen Would Like Funds To Enable Them To Undertake A Trip To Visit Various Sites Of Interest To Them, Such As The Head" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ARTILLERY INSTITUTION LIMITED | 1 | £1.3m |
| ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE SUNRISE (SIDMOUTH) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| NICK JENKINS FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
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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 ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION | £277k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY CHARITABLE FUND | £1.8m | — | 0 | above | 0.6% | no doubt |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY INSTITUTION LIMITED | £951k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL ARTILLERY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £686k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S ROYAL ARMY NURSING CORPS ASSOCIATION | £477k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM | £825k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |