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

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£22,775,263

Latest Expenditure

£22,968,407

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 61.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 40.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £19,847,490

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £1,131,603

Investments £1,721,170

Other Income £75,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,005,395

Raising Funds £8,963,012

Governance £252,110

Grants to Institutions £33,000

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£22,775,263	£22,968,407	£14,005,395	£71,613,000	£52,807,682	288 / 46
2024	£18,673,886	£21,263,695	£11,939,378	£73,357,000	£56,166,964	281 / 6
2023	£20,395,991	£18,539,856	£10,095,196	£70,635,000	£46,604,043	263 / 8
2022	£18,927,601	£18,903,164	£11,674,018	£66,605,263	£40,648,720	248 / 583
2021	£18,536,524	£36,345,006	£29,564,458	£68,076,303	£22,232,211	251 / 1450

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Help For Heroes

What does Help For Heroes do?

How much income did Help For Heroes report in 2025?

Help For Heroes reported total income of £22.78m and reported expenditure of £22.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.