The Coldstream Guards Charity

The Coldstream Guards Charity assists serving and former members of the Coldstream Guards and their dependents in hardship or distress or need, financial or otherwise. It supports other charities who in the view of trustees directly or indirectly benefits Coldstreamers and their dependents. It promotes the efficiency of the serving Regiment where public funds are unavailable and it operates in UK.

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Activities & Mission

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£448,796

Latest Expenditure

£315,587

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 70.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 70.3%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Brookside Charity (organisation 5057855)
Asset transfer in in 2023 — Colonel C S O Monck's Fund (organisation 260668)
Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Coldstream Guards Regimental Lieutenant-Colonel's Fund (organisation 5001417)
Asset transfer in in 2022 — a related charity (organisation 3984623)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£448,796	£315,587	0 / 10
2023	£389,960	£301,003	0 / 20
2022	£0	£0	0 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Coldstream Guards Charity

What does The Coldstream Guards Charity do?

How much income did The Coldstream Guards Charity report in 2024?

The Coldstream Guards Charity reported total income of £449k and reported expenditure of £316k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Coldstream Guards Charity registered as a charity?

The Coldstream Guards Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2021 as charity number 1194650. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Coldstream Guards Charity?

The Coldstream Guards Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Coldstream Guards Charity operate?

The Coldstream Guards Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Coldstream Guards Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Coldstream Guards Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194650.