Honourable Artillery Company
Also known as: H a C
Support of the HAC Regiment (a Reserve Unit of the Army), a Detachment of the City of London Special Constabulary, Benevolent Fund and ceremonial Sub-units (The Pikemen & Musketeers and the Light Cavalry), Conservation of the Company's Estate and Preservation of the Company's Treasures; by assisting with recruitment, Sustaining Company Membership and ensuring Long-Term Sustainability.
Activities & Mission
Support of the HAC Regiment (a Reserve Unit of the Army), a Detachment of the City of London Special Constabulary, Benevolent Fund and ceremonial Sub-units (The Pikemen & Musketeers and the Light Cavalry), Conservation of the Company's Estate and Preservation of the Company's Treasures; by assisting with recruitment, Sustaining Company Membership and ensuring Long-Term Sustainability.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £5,322,000 | £5,214,000 | £3,410,000 | £57,401,000 | £2,708,000 | 27 / 6 |
| 2023 | £5,096,000 | £5,739,000 | £4,076,000 | £56,196,000 | £1,984,000 | 25 / 5 |
| 2022 | £4,635,000 | £4,087,000 | £2,556,000 | £60,231,000 | £1,681,000 | 24 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,380,000 | £3,005,000 | £1,808,000 | £64,119,000 | £1,681,000 | 24 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,553,000 | £3,786,000 | £2,263,000 | £61,967,000 | £1,194,000 | 26 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Honourable Artillery Company
What does Honourable Artillery Company do?
Support of the HAC Regiment (a Reserve Unit of the Army), a Detachment of the City of London Special Constabulary, Benevolent Fund and ceremonial Sub-units (The Pikemen & Musketeers and the Light Cavalry), Conservation of the Company's Estate and Preservation of the Company's Treasures; by assisting with recruitment, Sustaining Company Membership and ensuring Long-Term Sustainability.
How much income did Honourable Artillery Company report in 2024?
Honourable Artillery Company reported total income of £5.32m and reported expenditure of £5.21m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Honourable Artillery Company?
Honourable Artillery Company has a program ratio of 64.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Honourable Artillery Company registered as a charity?
Honourable Artillery Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 1964 as charity number 208443. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Honourable Artillery Company?
Honourable Artillery Company is governed by a board of 33 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Honourable Artillery Company operate?
Honourable Artillery Company operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Honourable Artillery Company a registered charity?
Yes — Honourable Artillery Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208443.
Details
Armoury House
City Road
LONDON
EC1Y 2BQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated