Activities & Mission
Grant making
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Charitable activities 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,452,731 | £1,517,693 | £1,302,566 | £10,962,488 | £10,962,488 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,436,592 | £1,510,523 | £1,304,143 | £10,486,420 | £10,486,420 | 21 / 3 |
| 2023 | £1,403,875 | £1,499,114 | £1,250,858 | £10,186,055 | £10,186,055 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,448,904 | £1,366,194 | £1,131,673 | £10,194,931 | £10,194,931 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,353,688 | £1,173,388 | £954,664 | £11,420,364 | £11,442,705 | 10 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust
What does Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust do?
Grant making
How much income did Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust?
Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 89.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1991 as charity number 1003032. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust?
Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Christopher Linley Tickell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust operate?
Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003032.
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BROMPTON BARRACKS
DOCK ROAD
CHATHAM
KENT
ME4 4UG
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