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7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund

Also known as: The Desert Rats Association, The Friends of the Desert Rats

Our aim is support families and veterans of the 7th Armoured Division, plus 4th and 7th Armoured Brigades (and their descendants) and to ensure our history is not a thing of the past and to educate future generations on the legacy of the British 7th Armoured Division, who fought in the North African Campaign and later Italy and North West Europe during the 1940s conflict and conflicts ever since.

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Activities & Mission

Our aim is support families and veterans of the 7th Armoured Division, plus 4th and 7th Armoured Brigades (and their descendants) and to ensure our history is not a thing of the past and to educate future generations on the legacy of the British 7th Armoured Division, who fought in the North African Campaign and later Italy and North West Europe during the 1940s conflict and conflicts ever since.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,516
Latest Expenditure
£6,750

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 192.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£29,910
£67,0000 / 10
2022
£85,292
£62,4860 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about 7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund

What does 7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund do?

Our aim is support families and veterans of the 7th Armoured Division, plus 4th and 7th Armoured Brigades (and their descendants) and to ensure our history is not a thing of the past and to educate future generations on the legacy of the British 7th Armoured Division, who fought in the North African Campaign and later Italy and North West Europe during the 1940s conflict and conflicts ever since.

How much income did 7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund report in 2023?

7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £67k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was 7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund registered as a charity?

7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1997 as charity number 1063575. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs 7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund?

7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does 7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund operate?

7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is 7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund a registered charity?

Yes — 7th Armoured Division Commemorative Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063575.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 July 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3939161
Charity Number
1063575

Trustees

Brigadier RETD James Woodham CBE MC
Brigadier RETD Jonny Bourne OBE
Maj Gen RETD PAUL NANSON CB CBE

Also Known As

  • The Desert Rats Association
  • The Friends of the Desert Rats

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26 October 2026
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