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.
Grants
Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £2,932,783
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people with disabilities, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, armed forces or emergency service efficiency and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,801,813 | £2,932,783 | £2,876,276 | £1,363,074 | £1,228,733 | 8 / 0 |
| 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 |
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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 2026?
Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League reported total income of £2.80m and reported expenditure of £2.93m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Also Known As
- Rcel
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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