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The Assist Fund

The Assist Fund supports those members of the Service, past and present and their dependants, who find themselves in need. Predominantly a grant making charity our vision is that no one in the Assist Fund Family should face adversity alone. We have recently expanded our objects to support the serving members of the Service more effectively . We operate predominantly in England and Wales

Activities & Mission

The Assist Fund supports those members of the Service, past and present and their dependants, who find themselves in need. Predominantly a grant making charity our vision is that no one in the Assist Fund Family should face adversity alone. We have recently expanded our objects to support the serving members of the Service more effectively . We operate predominantly in England and Wales

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
£1,126,656
Latest Expenditure
£999,353

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £311,003
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £815,653
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £999,353
Raising Funds £0
Governance £23,311
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
£1,126,656
£999,353£999,353£19,413,710£19,413,7105 / 80
2024
£1,234,873
£976,992£976,992£19,445,096£19,445,0965 / 70
2023
£1,006,629
£763,129£763,129£17,858,882£17,858,8825 / 90
2022
£861,163
£523,998£523,998£17,646,413£17,646,4136 / 70
2021
£574,448
£472,026£472,026£18,089,912£18,089,9125 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Assist Fund

What does The Assist Fund do?

The Assist Fund supports those members of the Service, past and present and their dependants, who find themselves in need. Predominantly a grant making charity our vision is that no one in the Assist Fund Family should face adversity alone. We have recently expanded our objects to support the serving members of the Service more effectively . We operate predominantly in England and Wales

How much income did The Assist Fund report in 2025?

The Assist Fund reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £999k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Assist Fund registered as a charity?

The Assist Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2015 as charity number 1164650. It has been registered for 11 years.

Where does The Assist Fund operate?

The Assist Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Assist Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Assist Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164650.

Details

Address
PO BOX 62849
LONDON
SE1P 5AE
Registration Date
2 December 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5071145
Charity Number
1164650

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