Care For Veterans
Also known as: The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home, Gifford House
To provide permanent or respite accommodation, end-of-life care and outpatient care for former members of the British Armed Forces and their families, who are in need of such care by reason of age, sickness or disability and who require nursing care or rehabilitation.
Activities & Mission
To provide permanent or respite accommodation, end-of-life care and outpatient care for former members of the British Armed Forces and their families, who are in need of such care by reason of age, sickness or disability and who require nursing care or rehabilitation.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Health 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 | £5,899,616 | £5,717,921 | £5,397,946 | £8,053,723 | £4,450,341 | 122 / 26 |
| 2023 | £4,960,645 | £4,963,759 | £4,648,710 | £7,743,585 | £4,137,181 | 116 / 40 |
| 2022 | £4,848,531 | £5,177,150 | £4,881,315 | £7,815,121 | £4,168,847 | 121 / 60 |
| 2021 | £4,263,943 | £4,982,361 | £4,697,062 | £8,762,577 | £499,586 | 123 / 54 |
| 2020 | £6,015,597 | £5,035,661 | £4,772,365 | £8,991,644 | £4,323,677 | 133 / 54 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Care For Veterans
What does Care For Veterans do?
To provide permanent or respite accommodation, end-of-life care and outpatient care for former members of the British Armed Forces and their families, who are in need of such care by reason of age, sickness or disability and who require nursing care or rehabilitation.
How much income did Care For Veterans report in 2024?
Care For Veterans reported total income of £5.90m and reported expenditure of £5.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Care For Veterans?
Care For Veterans has a program ratio of 91.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Care For Veterans registered as a charity?
Care For Veterans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 1998 as charity number 1072334. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Care For Veterans?
Care For Veterans is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Gareth Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Care For Veterans operate?
Care For Veterans operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Care For Veterans a registered charity?
Yes — Care For Veterans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072334.
Details
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BN11 4LJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home
- Gifford House
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated