Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League
Also known as: Rcel
The charity operates outside the United Kingdom looking after the welfare of ex-servicemen, women and widows of Commonwealth countries who have at some time served the British Crown.
Activities & Mission
The charity operates outside the United Kingdom looking after the welfare of ex-servicemen, women and widows of Commonwealth countries who have at some time served the British Crown.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £2,983,657 | £3,103,935 | £3,047,095 | £1,447,766 | £1,271,652 | 8 / 15 |
| 2024 | £2,980,655 | £3,372,591 | £3,313,993 | £1,558,167 | £1,392,353 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,794,015 | £3,837,239 | £3,770,705 | £1,913,558 | £1,913,558 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,120,528 | £4,244,141 | £4,161,439 | £1,979,714 | £1,979,714 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,555,511 | £4,568,454 | £4,485,659 | £2,030,469 | £2,030,469 | 11 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League
What does Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League do?
The charity operates outside the United Kingdom looking after the welfare of ex-servicemen, women and widows of Commonwealth countries who have at some time served the British Crown.
How much income did Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League report in 2025?
Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League reported total income of £2.98m and reported expenditure of £3.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League?
Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League has a program ratio of 102.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League registered as a charity?
Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2017 as charity number 1174874. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League?
Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Major General Gerald Ian Mitchell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League operate?
Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League operates across 47 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh and 44 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174874.
Details
HAIG HOUSE
199 BOROUGH HIGH STREET
LONDON
SE1 1AA
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- 14 May 2026
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