Royal Engineers Association
Also known as: Rea, The Sapper Charity
To provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty. To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to the Army Benevolent Fund and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
Activities & Mission
To provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty. To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to the Army Benevolent Fund and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% 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
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 | £1,437,036 | £1,966,681 | £1,964,485 | £12,095,451 | £11,534,400 | 11 / 330 |
| 2023 | £2,436,674 | £2,398,573 | £2,394,973 | £12,163,258 | £11,462,915 | 8 / 324 |
| 2022 | £1,359,139 | £1,903,521 | £1,902,420 | £12,091,630 | £11,462,915 | 7 / 250 |
| 2021 | £1,326,966 | £1,445,496 | £1,445,208 | £14,412,630 | £13,391,394 | 6 / 300 |
| 2020 | £1,180,812 | £1,400,408 | £1,395,066 | £13,391,394 | £12,672,333 | 6 / 550 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Engineers Association
What does Royal Engineers Association do?
To provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty. To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to the Army Benevolent Fund and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
How much income did Royal Engineers Association report in 2024?
Royal Engineers Association reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.97m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Engineers Association?
Royal Engineers Association has a program ratio of 136.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% 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 Engineers Association registered as a charity?
Royal Engineers Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 1969 as charity number 258322. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs Royal Engineers Association?
Royal Engineers Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maj Gen A S Dickinson CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Engineers Association operate?
Royal Engineers Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Royal Engineers Association a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Engineers Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258322.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rea
- The Sapper Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated