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The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu)

Also known as: Afcu

Religious ActivitiesArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency

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Activities & Mission

Religious ActivitiesArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency

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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
£517,874
Latest Expenditure
£389,477

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 39.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £444,768
Charitable Activities £62,600
Other Trading £622
Investments £9,882
Other Income £2

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £388,513
Raising Funds £964
Governance £154,087
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£517,874
£389,477£388,513£371,520£87,3098 / 30
2024
£447,240
£330,9350 / 30
2023
£317,803
£370,7540 / 30
2022
£262,472
£301,9110 / 30
2021
£206,376
£201,3730 / 30

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Frequently asked questions about The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu)

What does The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) do?

Religious ActivitiesArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency

How much income did The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) report in 2025?

The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £389k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) registered as a charity?

The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2021 as charity number 1193977. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu)?

The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Harris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) operate?

The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) a registered charity?

Yes — The Armed Forces' Christian Union (afcu) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193977.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 March 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5170414
Charity Number
1193977

Trustees

Simon Harris Chair
Barnaby Smith
Cammy Lamb
Marina Colville
Paula Carre
Peter Ellison
Rev Andrew Thompson
Rev Christopher Carre
Robert Sheldon
Sian White

Also Known As

  • Afcu

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