Forces Employment Charity
Also known as: Rfea Limited, The National Association for Employment of Regular Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Limited
The Charity assists those who are serving or who have served in the British Armed Forces ("the Services") to find suitable civilian employment at all times up to normal retirement age and to provide timely and realistic advice and to signpost contact details to other organisations where charitable to do so.
Activities & Mission
The Charity assists those who are serving or who have served in the British Armed Forces ("the Services") to find suitable civilian employment at all times up to normal retirement age and to provide timely and realistic advice and to signpost contact details to other organisations where charitable to do so.
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 76% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 76% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,709,366 | £9,380,911 | £9,200,911 | £8,238,250 | £3,884,927 | 189 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,588,927 | £9,488,247 | £9,311,247 | £8,496,407 | £3,468,619 | 188 / 0 |
| 2022 | £13,366,620 | £6,818,987 | £6,626,682 | £10,233,350 | £3,874,056 | 155 / 1 |
| 2021 | £5,443,986 | £5,102,349 | £4,925,349 | £4,275,567 | £2,925,472 | 127 / 0 |
| 2020 | £5,081,445 | £4,785,958 | £4,710,958 | £3,517,508 | £3,517,508 | 122 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Forces Employment Charity
What does Forces Employment Charity do?
The Charity assists those who are serving or who have served in the British Armed Forces ("the Services") to find suitable civilian employment at all times up to normal retirement age and to provide timely and realistic advice and to signpost contact details to other organisations where charitable to do so.
How much income did Forces Employment Charity report in 2024?
Forces Employment Charity reported total income of £8.71m and reported expenditure of £9.38m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forces Employment Charity?
Forces Employment Charity has a program ratio of 105.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forces Employment Charity registered as a charity?
Forces Employment Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1997 as charity number 1061212. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Forces Employment Charity?
Forces Employment Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ben Farrell MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forces Employment Charity operate?
Forces Employment Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Forces Employment Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Forces Employment Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061212.
Details
MOUNTBARROW HOUSE
6-20 ELIZABETH STREET
LONDON
SW1W 9RB
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Also Known As
- Rfea Limited
- The National Association for Employment of Regular Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Limited
- Rfea Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated