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.
Grants
The Army Dependants' Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £800,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and armed forces or emergency service efficiency
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £2,146,027 | £1,888,104 | £1,835,505 | £31,693,873 | £31,693,873 | 2 / 0 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
The Army Dependants' Trust reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £1.89m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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 7 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.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Soldiers' Dependants Fund
- Adt
- The Army Bereavement Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated