British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)
Also known as: Blesma
Blesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service. It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident. Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.
Activities & Mission
Blesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service. It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident. Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,537,390 | £6,539,978 | £5,241,674 | £41,607,377 | £40,974,186 | 53 / 209 |
| 2023 | £5,365,543 | £6,083,240 | £4,920,539 | £39,238,072 | £35,742,432 | 53 / 92 |
| 2022 | £3,956,288 | £6,354,779 | £5,292,307 | £38,628,599 | £35,607,293 | 52 / 86 |
| 2021 | £4,225,724 | £5,399,075 | £4,291,791 | £44,429,439 | £41,257,264 | 50 / 287 |
| 2020 | £4,757,648 | £5,231,681 | £4,165,217 | £42,165,312 | £38,738,025 | 48 / 307 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)
What does British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) do?
Blesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service. It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident. Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.
How much income did British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) report in 2024?
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) reported total income of £6.54m and reported expenditure of £6.54m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)?
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) has a program ratio of 80.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) registered as a charity?
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2000 as charity number 1084189. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)?
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Edward Grant Martin Davis CB CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) operate?
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) a registered charity?
Yes — British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084189.
Details
Association
115 New London Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0QT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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