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The Great War Group

The Charity aims to educate members of the public on the First World War. Membership not only provides exclusive content and a forum on which to engage on the conflict, but help to fund our charitable aims. Every year, four issues of "Salient Points", the Great War Group Journal are produced, virtual and in person tours are undertaken, an annual UK conference is held along with many other events.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity aims to educate members of the public on the First World War. Membership not only provides exclusive content and a forum on which to engage on the conflict, but help to fund our charitable aims. Every year, four issues of "Salient Points", the Great War Group Journal are produced, virtual and in person tours are undertaken, an annual UK conference is held along with many other events.

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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
£72,672
Latest Expenditure
£72,329

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 99.5%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£72,672
£72,3290 / 0
2024
£75,979
£74,7860 / 12
2023
£55,259
£66,1060 / 0
2022
£85,329
£75,6210 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Great War Group

What does The Great War Group do?

The Charity aims to educate members of the public on the First World War. Membership not only provides exclusive content and a forum on which to engage on the conflict, but help to fund our charitable aims. Every year, four issues of "Salient Points", the Great War Group Journal are produced, virtual and in person tours are undertaken, an annual UK conference is held along with many other events.

How much income did The Great War Group report in 2025?

The Great War Group reported total income of £73k and reported expenditure of £72k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Great War Group registered as a charity?

The Great War Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 2020 as charity number 1191846. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Great War Group?

The Great War Group is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Smithson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Great War Group operate?

The Great War Group operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Great War Group a registered charity?

Yes — The Great War Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191846.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5168397
Charity Number
1191846

Trustees

James Smithson Chair
Alexandra Churchill
Andrew Lock
Henry John Spilberg
Judith Jones
Nicolai Eberholst
Peter Bull

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19 October 2026
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