The Arborfield Association
Also known as: The Arborfield Old Boys Association
To promote the efficiency of the Army by maintaining contact between former apprentices of the Schools and Colleges and their REME Junior Soldier successors. The Association actively seeks to provide for the welfare of former apprentices of the Schools and Colleges and their dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Activities & Mission
To promote the efficiency of the Army by maintaining contact between former apprentices of the Schools and Colleges and their REME Junior Soldier successors. The Association actively seeks to provide for the welfare of former apprentices of the Schools and Colleges and their dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Grants
The Arborfield Association is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £27,073
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- 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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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,887 | £27,073 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £14,084 | £26,320 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £15,849 | £24,321 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £41,205 | £21,405 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £20,343 | £15,059 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Arborfield Association
What does The Arborfield Association do?
To promote the efficiency of the Army by maintaining contact between former apprentices of the Schools and Colleges and their REME Junior Soldier successors. The Association actively seeks to provide for the welfare of former apprentices of the Schools and Colleges and their dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
How much income did The Arborfield Association report in 2025?
The Arborfield Association reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Arborfield Association registered as a charity?
The Arborfield Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 2001 as charity number 1086198. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Arborfield Association?
The Arborfield Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lieutenant Colonel Michael James Tizard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Arborfield Association operate?
The Arborfield Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Arborfield Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Arborfield Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086198.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Arborfield Old Boys Association
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated