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Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited

The Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited is licenced by The Gambling Commission and currently promotes a weekly lottery and the sale of scratchcards through third party retailers.The Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited has been established as a subsidiary charity of The Royal British Legion to raise funds in support of the charitable objects of the Legion (Charity number 219279).

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Activities & Mission

The Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited is licenced by The Gambling Commission and currently promotes a weekly lottery and the sale of scratchcards through third party retailers.The Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited has been established as a subsidiary charity of The Royal British Legion to raise funds in support of the charitable objects of the Legion (Charity number 219279).

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
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 65.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 34.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £27,469
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £3,478,250
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,300,794
Raising Funds £1,204,925
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £2,300,794
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 2020.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2020
£3,505,719
£3,505,719£2,300,794£6£60 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited

What does Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited do?

The Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited is licenced by The Gambling Commission and currently promotes a weekly lottery and the sale of scratchcards through third party retailers.The Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited has been established as a subsidiary charity of The Royal British Legion to raise funds in support of the charitable objects of the Legion (Charity number 219279).

How much income did Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited report in 2020?

Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited reported total income of £3.51m and reported expenditure of £3.51m for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited registered as a charity?

Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2011 as charity number 1145007. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited?

Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited operate?

Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Royal British Legion Poppy Lottery Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145007.

Details

Address
HAIG HOUSE
199 BOROUGH HIGH STREET
LONDON
SE1 1AA
Registration Date
12 December 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020939
Charity Number
1145007

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Trustees

Christopher Tingle
GARY RYAN
Mark Atkinson
Also governs 1 other charity

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