Guards' Chapel Trust
Also known as: Guards Chapel "a" Fund, Guards Chapel a Fund, Royal Military Chapel "a" Fund
Provision of moral support to all military personnel, retired servicemen, families and members of the wider community.Refurbishment.Grants to support Chapel Fund Raising Activities.
Activities & Mission
Provision of moral support to all military personnel, retired servicemen, families and members of the wider community.Refurbishment.Grants to support Chapel Fund Raising Activities.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £458,841 | £432,548 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £421,888 | £260,051 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £268,176 | £612,017 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £282,218 | £276,584 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £598,845 | £192,055 | £188,129 | £2,147,669 | £1,127,023 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Guards' Chapel Trust
What does Guards' Chapel Trust do?
Provision of moral support to all military personnel, retired servicemen, families and members of the wider community.Refurbishment.Grants to support Chapel Fund Raising Activities.
How much income did Guards' Chapel Trust report in 2024?
Guards' Chapel Trust reported total income of £459k and reported expenditure of £433k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Guards' Chapel Trust?
Guards' Chapel Trust has a program ratio of 31.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Guards' Chapel Trust registered as a charity?
Guards' Chapel Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 1965 as charity number 238694. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Guards' Chapel Trust?
Guards' Chapel Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Guards' Chapel Trust operate?
Guards' Chapel Trust operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Guards' Chapel Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Guards' Chapel Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 238694.
Details
Horse Guards
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Guards Chapel "a" Fund
- Guards Chapel a Fund
- Royal Military Chapel "a" Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated