The Army Dependants' Trust
Also known as: The Soldiers' Dependants Fund, Adt, The Army Bereavement Trust
1. To promote the efficiency of the Army by providing immediate financial relief of persons who are in a condition of need, hardship or distress and are the dependants or next of kin of a deceased soldier or officer.2. If and insofar as trustees cannot apply the income for the object above, they will apply it in making grants to the ABF The Soldiers' Charity for their general purposes.
Activities & Mission
1. To promote the efficiency of the Army by providing immediate financial relief of persons who are in a condition of need, hardship or distress and are the dependants or next of kin of a deceased soldier or officer.2. If and insofar as trustees cannot apply the income for the object above, they will apply it in making grants to the ABF The Soldiers' Charity for their general purposes.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Social welfare 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 | £2,103,389 | £2,025,386 | £1,981,175 | £28,846,070 | £28,846,070 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,053,793 | £1,840,717 | £1,800,567 | £27,813,590 | £20,000,000 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,959,935 | £2,018,524 | £1,990,348 | £27,695,109 | £27,695,109 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,909,639 | £1,092,888 | £1,068,611 | £31,263,421 | £31,263,421 | 2 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,845,883 | £1,824,902 | £1,801,593 | £27,755,723 | £27,755,723 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Army Dependants' Trust
What does The Army Dependants' Trust do?
1. To promote the efficiency of the Army by providing immediate financial relief of persons who are in a condition of need, hardship or distress and are the dependants or next of kin of a deceased soldier or officer.2. If and insofar as trustees cannot apply the income for the object above, they will apply it in making grants to the ABF The Soldiers' Charity for their general purposes.
How much income did The Army Dependants' Trust report in 2024?
The Army Dependants' Trust reported total income of £2.10m and reported expenditure of £2.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Army Dependants' Trust?
The Army Dependants' Trust has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Army Dependants' Trust registered as a charity?
The Army Dependants' Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1997 as charity number 1064522. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The Army Dependants' Trust?
The Army Dependants' Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maj Gen Jonathan Chestnutt CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Army Dependants' Trust operate?
The Army Dependants' Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Army Dependants' Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Army Dependants' Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064522.
Details
Town Hall
New Road
BRIXHAM
Devon
TQ5 8TA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Soldiers' Dependants Fund
- Adt
- The Army Bereavement Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated