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Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd.

Also known as: British Legion Industries (preston Hall) Incorporated, Royal British Legion Industries Ltd., The Royal British Legion Industries (preston Hall) Incorporated, Rbli

To provide quality care and support to members of the ex-Service community and to help disadvantaged men and women find meaningful and sustained employment

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Activities & Mission

To provide quality care and support to members of the ex-Service community and to help disadvantaged men and women find meaningful and sustained employment

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
£24,418,000
Latest Expenditure
£22,785,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,251,000
Charitable Activities £16,970,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £288,000
Other Income £909,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,157,000
Raising Funds £2,628,000
Governance £295,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£24,418,000
£22,785,000£20,157,000£36,333,000£3,314,000193 / 215
2024
£26,679,000
£24,284,000£21,805,000£34,707,000£209,000310 / 90
2023
£25,943,428
£23,213,002£21,625,349£32,289,306£3,134,000332 / 90
2022
£21,566,498
£20,597,547£19,088,316£29,614,037£12,852,794361 / 40
2021
£19,799,000
£18,814,000£17,611,000£27,045,000£13,891,000367 / 31

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd.

What does Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. do?

To provide quality care and support to members of the ex-Service community and to help disadvantaged men and women find meaningful and sustained employment

How much income did Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. report in 2025?

Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. reported total income of £24.42m and reported expenditure of £22.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. registered as a charity?

Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 1962 as charity number 210063. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd.?

Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Steven Edward Rowbotham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. operate?

Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. a registered charity?

Yes — Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210063.

Details

Address
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION INDUSTRIES LTD
HALL ROAD
AYLESFORD
KENT
ME20 7NL
Registration Date
18 October 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
210063
Charity Number
210063

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Trustees

Steven Edward Rowbotham Chair
Alison Start
Ameer Kotecha
Also governs 1 other charity
Brigadier David Innes
Christopher Spalding
David Dent
James Edward Griffiths
Mark Bailey
Matthew Kelleher
Nicholas Stonley
Parul Kaul Green
Peter Alesbury
Rebecca Lewis

Also Known As

  • British Legion Industries (preston Hall) Incorporated
  • Royal British Legion Industries Ltd.
  • The Royal British Legion Industries (preston Hall) Incorporated
  • Rbli

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14 May 2026
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