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Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited

Also known as: Chelsea Pensioners 2000 Limited, Royal Hospital Chelsea 2000 Limited, Chelsea Pensioners' Appeal

The aims of the Charity are to engage in activities for the exclusive benefit of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) which has provided a fitting home for retired army veterans since 1692. Its main activities are to raise funds for capital investment projects of the RHC and to cover costs not met by the Grant in Aid funding which the RHC receives from the Ministry of Defence.

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Activities & Mission

The aims of the Charity are to engage in activities for the exclusive benefit of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) which has provided a fitting home for retired army veterans since 1692. Its main activities are to raise funds for capital investment projects of the RHC and to cover costs not met by the Grant in Aid funding which the RHC receives from the Ministry of Defence.

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
£9,105,440
Latest Expenditure
£13,042,464

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,579,146
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £4,526,294
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,721,409
Raising Funds £470,725
Governance £137,313
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,850,330

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
£9,105,440
£13,042,464£10,721,409£2,274,531£703,8700 / 0
2024
£7,727,508
£6,452,466£4,368,072£6,211,555£371,3520 / 0
2023
£6,912,861
£8,848,698£6,788,281£4,936,513£821,1680 / 0
2022
£4,469,395
£2,784,382£1,096,751£6,872,350£2,276,5010 / 0
2021
£6,449,624
£4,431,266£3,090,064£5,187,337£1,058,6707 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited

What does Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited do?

The aims of the Charity are to engage in activities for the exclusive benefit of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) which has provided a fitting home for retired army veterans since 1692. Its main activities are to raise funds for capital investment projects of the RHC and to cover costs not met by the Grant in Aid funding which the RHC receives from the Ministry of Defence.

How much income did Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited report in 2025?

Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited reported total income of £9.11m and reported expenditure of £13.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited registered as a charity?

Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 1999 as charity number 1076414. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited?

Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited operate?

Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076414.

Details

Address
ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA
ROYAL HOSPITAL ROAD
LONDON
SW3 4SR
Registration Date
6 July 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3958046
Charity Number
1076414

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Trustees

Caroline Trewhitt
David Richmond
Also governs 1 other charity
General Sir Adrian John Bradshaw

Also Known As

  • Chelsea Pensioners 2000 Limited
  • Royal Hospital Chelsea 2000 Limited
  • Chelsea Pensioners' Appeal

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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