Fire Fighters Charity
Also known as: Fire Services National Benevolent Fund
The Charity provides services that enhance the quality of life of the fire services community through a range of support to meet their mental, physical and social needs.
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides services that enhance the quality of life of the fire services community through a range of support to meet their mental, physical and social needs.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Professions charities with income over £10M (sample: 34). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Professions charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Professions charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,219,619 | £12,318,707 | £8,965,061 | £49,755,994 | £35,494,419 | 211 / 1426 |
| 2024 | £10,110,225 | £11,732,501 | £8,487,640 | £31,610,920 | £17,440,903 | 206 / 1280 |
| 2023 | £9,645,327 | £11,935,714 | £8,153,442 | £32,171,740 | £18,503,729 | 0 / 1323 |
| 2022 | £9,561,165 | £9,838,926 | £6,416,621 | £34,697,302 | £20,540,754 | 182 / 1300 |
| 2021 | £8,272,358 | £8,743,323 | £6,128,324 | £33,812,928 | £1,280,038 | 190 / 1385 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Fire Fighters Charity
What does Fire Fighters Charity do?
The Charity provides services that enhance the quality of life of the fire services community through a range of support to meet their mental, physical and social needs.
How much income did Fire Fighters Charity report in 2025?
Fire Fighters Charity reported total income of £11.22m and reported expenditure of £12.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Fire Fighters Charity?
Fire Fighters Charity has a program ratio of 79.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Professions charities with income over £10M (sample of 34 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Fire Fighters Charity registered as a charity?
Fire Fighters Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 2002 as charity number 1093387. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Fire Fighters Charity?
Fire Fighters Charity is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN MARTIN BAINES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fire Fighters Charity operate?
Fire Fighters Charity operates across 4 areas: Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Fire Fighters Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Fire Fighters Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093387.
Details
Marine Court
Fitzalan Road
LITTLEHAMPTON
West Sussex
BN17 5NF
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Also Known As
- Fire Services National Benevolent Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated