british forces foundation

The charity supports other defined groups. British Forces Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Wiltshire and operates in Afghanistan, Belize, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The British Forces Foundation provides top quality, morale boosting welfare for the men and women of Britain's Armed Forces, on Operations all over the world, principally through live entertainment -conveying the gratitude of the British Public for the sacrifices they make.

Fundraising

See where British Forces Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Country

Afghanistan Belize Brunei Cyprus Germany Iraq Kenya Norway Sierra Leone United Arab Emirates Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£688,579

Latest Expenditure

£560,748

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 49.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 60.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 46.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £191,325

Charitable Activities £412,322

Other Trading £0

Investments £84,932

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £337,646

Raising Funds £223,102

Governance £37,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£688,579	£560,748	£337,646	£1,819,945	£360,687	1 / 0
2024	£276,342	£400,433				0 / 0
2023	£401,898	£465,511				0 / 0
2022	£524,064	£381,516	£237,159	£2,053,279	£384,232	2 / 0
2021	£240,243	£254,093				0 / 0