Army Benevolent Fund
Also known as: Abf the Soldiers' Charity
The Charity's Objectives are to benefit persons who are serving or who have served in the British Army, or their dependants, in any charitable way by the provision of grants, loans, gifts, pensions or otherwise.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's Objectives are to benefit persons who are serving or who have served in the British Army, or their dependants, in any charitable way by the provision of grants, loans, gifts, pensions or otherwise.
Grants
Army Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £16,900,736
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- armed forces or emergency service efficiency
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Pavilion Trust (organisation 275192)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Queen's Lancashire Regiment Veterans Charity. (organisation 5079798)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Selkirk No 2 Trust (organisation 274730)
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — The Commandos Benevolent Fund (organisation 229631)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £13,721,354 | £16,900,736 | £9,528,639 | £118,027,360 | £104,106,830 | 90 / 1000 |
| 2025 | £38,740,182 | £15,993,849 | £9,161,365 | £118,490,941 | £104,417,856 | 84 / 1000 |
| 2024 | £15,259,562 | £15,615,647 | £9,148,077 | £97,906,033 | £83,116,092 | 83 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £11,402,605 | £14,675,195 | £8,984,126 | £92,860,312 | £65,611,797 | 78 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £11,157,055 | £13,387,894 | £8,427,858 | £100,131,157 | £71,527,134 | 79 / 1000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Army Benevolent Fund
What does Army Benevolent Fund do?
The Charity's Objectives are to benefit persons who are serving or who have served in the British Army, or their dependants, in any charitable way by the provision of grants, loans, gifts, pensions or otherwise.
How much income did Army Benevolent Fund report in 2026?
Army Benevolent Fund reported total income of £13.72m and reported expenditure of £16.90m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Army Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
Army Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2012 as charity number 1146420. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Army Benevolent Fund?
Army Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is RACHEL SARAH BOOTH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Army Benevolent Fund operate?
Army Benevolent Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Army Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Army Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146420.
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Also Known As
- Abf the Soldiers' Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated