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Help For Heroes

Notable UK charity

We work closely with the Armed Forces, other Service Charities and organisations to provide direct,practical support for our wounded, injured and sick via Help for Heroes Recovery Centres across the UK, grants to individuals, grants to other organisations and the Help for Heroes fellowships (the Band of Brothers and Band of Sisters).

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Activities & Mission

We work closely with the Armed Forces, other Service Charities and organisations to provide direct,practical support for our wounded, injured and sick via Help for Heroes Recovery Centres across the UK, grants to individuals, grants to other organisations and the Help for Heroes fellowships (the Band of Brothers and Band of Sisters).

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
£18,673,886
Latest Expenditure
£21,263,695

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 56.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 45.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £15,438,154
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,444,050
Investments £1,716,682
Other Income £75,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,939,378
Raising Funds £9,324,317
Governance £235,098
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£18,673,886
£21,263,695£11,939,378£73,357,000£56,166,964281 / 6
2023
£20,395,991
£18,539,856£10,095,196£70,635,000£46,604,043263 / 8
2022
£18,927,601
£18,903,164£11,674,018£66,605,263£40,648,720248 / 583
2021
£18,536,524
£36,345,006£29,564,458£68,076,303£22,232,211251 / 1450
2020
£24,418,141
£30,803,674£22,415,354£82,121,776£17,490,569331 / 1919

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Help For Heroes

What does Help For Heroes do?

We work closely with the Armed Forces, other Service Charities and organisations to provide direct,practical support for our wounded, injured and sick via Help for Heroes Recovery Centres across the UK, grants to individuals, grants to other organisations and the Help for Heroes fellowships (the Band of Brothers and Band of Sisters).

How much income did Help For Heroes report in 2024?

Help For Heroes reported total income of £18.67m and reported expenditure of £21.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Help For Heroes?

Help For Heroes has a program ratio of 63.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Help For Heroes registered as a charity?

Help For Heroes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 2007 as charity number 1120920. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Help For Heroes?

Help For Heroes is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Nigel Patrick Gray Boardman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Help For Heroes operate?

Help For Heroes operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Help For Heroes a registered charity?

Yes — Help For Heroes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120920.

Details

Address
Help For Heroes
Unit 14
Parkers Close
Downton Business Centre
SALISBURY
SP5 3RB
Registration Date
20 September 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4034727
Charity Number
1120920

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Trustees

Sir Nigel Patrick Gray Boardman Chair
Christopher John Westwood
Christopher Mark Pullen
Also governs 1 other charity
Clive Howard Warner
Dame Alison Marie Rose
Dr Martin Roger Baggaley
Emma Birchall
Shirley Christine Cramer
Also governs 1 other charity
Tracy Lewis

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14 May 2026
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