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Forces Online CIO

We are an online service run by volunteers, who provide help and advice, support and signposting to other organisations that provide specific services to support Armed Forces Veteran's and their families who have run into difficulties with their Mental Health, Physical Wellbeing, Accommodation, Financial Status, Social Needs, Employment Support, and other needs. https://www.forcesonline.org.uk

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Activities & Mission

We are an online service run by volunteers, who provide help and advice, support and signposting to other organisations that provide specific services to support Armed Forces Veteran's and their families who have run into difficulties with their Mental Health, Physical Wellbeing, Accommodation, Financial Status, Social Needs, Employment Support, and other needs. https://www.forcesonline.org.uk

Grants

Forces Online CIO makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£74,165
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment, armed forces or emergency service efficiency and recreation

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£73,469
Latest Expenditure
£74,165

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 100.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£73,469
£74,1650 / 20
2024
£114,355
£112,5160 / 22
2023
£116,201
£109,4570 / 20
2022
£126,241
£123,4720 / 20
2021
£76,984
£74,7200 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forces Online CIO

What does Forces Online CIO do?

We are an online service run by volunteers, who provide help and advice, support and signposting to other organisations that provide specific services to support Armed Forces Veteran's and their families who have run into difficulties with their Mental Health, Physical Wellbeing, Accommodation, Financial Status, Social Needs, Employment Support, and other needs. https://www.forcesonline.org.uk

How much income did Forces Online CIO report in 2025?

Forces Online CIO reported total income of £73k and reported expenditure of £74k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Forces Online CIO registered as a charity?

Forces Online CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2020 as charity number 1188955. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Forces Online CIO?

Forces Online CIO is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is George Dryburgh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forces Online CIO operate?

Forces Online CIO operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Forces Online CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Forces Online CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188955.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 April 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5142102
Charity Number
1188955

Trustees

George Dryburgh Chair
Eric Glyn Jones
Keith Thomas Reid Shields
Kevin Mann
Stephen Johnstone

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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