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Armed Forces Education Trust

Also known as: Forces Children Education Trust

To provide grants to support children and young people whose education has been effected by their parents service in the UK Armed Forces.

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Activities & Mission

To provide grants to support children and young people whose education has been effected by their parents service in the UK Armed Forces.

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.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£554,734
Latest Expenditure
£676,664

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 124.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,000
Charitable Activities £543,734
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £676,664
Raising Funds £0
Governance £16,736
Grants to Institutions £458,917
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£554,734
£676,664£676,664£14,645,483£14,645,4831 / 1
2024
£523,844
£965,252£965,252£14,521,951£14,521,9511 / 2
2023
£478,804
£141,4300 / 2
2022
£425,540
£486,3770 / 2
2021
£410,057
£291,1640 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Armed Forces Education Trust

What does Armed Forces Education Trust do?

To provide grants to support children and young people whose education has been effected by their parents service in the UK Armed Forces.

How much income did Armed Forces Education Trust report in 2025?

Armed Forces Education Trust reported total income of £555k and reported expenditure of £677k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Armed Forces Education Trust registered as a charity?

Armed Forces Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 2016 as charity number 1167682. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Armed Forces Education Trust?

Armed Forces Education Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Lesie Porter CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Armed Forces Education Trust operate?

Armed Forces Education Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Armed Forces Education Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Armed Forces Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167682.

Details

Address
PO Box 684
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 1LP
Registration Date
16 June 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5082631
Charity Number
1167682

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Trustees

Simon Lesie Porter CBE Chair
Andrew David Malcolm
Barry Thomas Burton
Candice Chisholm
Dr Lucy Grace Buckingham Robinson
Iain Lawrence Buckle
Joanna Elizabeth Besgrove Walker
Martin Michael Arthur Davis
Richard James Clements

Also Known As

  • Forces Children Education Trust

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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