The Grenadier Guards Charity

Also known as: 2nd Battalion Charity, 3rd Battalion Charity, Grenadier Guards Regimental Charity, Grenadier Guards Relief in Need Charity, The Colonel's Fund Grenadier Guards, The Grenadier Guards Regimental & Battalion Relief Charity

Provision of funds to aid both serving and non serving soldiers and their dependents

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Activities & Mission

Provision of funds to aid both serving and non serving soldiers and their dependents

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

£649,268

Latest Expenditure

£861,128

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 69). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 77.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 52.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £178,864

Charitable Activities £26,168

Other Trading £150,354

Investments £293,882

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £668,338

Raising Funds £192,790

Governance £256,678

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£649,268	£861,128	£668,338	£10,293,337	£6,512,947	3 / 150
2023	£495,386	£805,437				0 / 150
2022	£559,511	£788,815	£651,436	£10,070,321	£48,514	4 / 0
2021	£433,311	£628,393				0 / 0
2020	£403,748	£654,526				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Grenadier Guards Charity

What does The Grenadier Guards Charity do?

Provision of funds to aid both serving and non serving soldiers and their dependents

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

The Grenadier Guards Charity reported total income of £649k and reported expenditure of £861k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Grenadier Guards Charity?

The Grenadier Guards Charity has a program ratio of 102.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 69 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Grenadier Guards Charity registered as a charity?

The Grenadier Guards Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1997 as charity number 1062257. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Grenadier Guards Charity?

The Grenadier Guards Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Grenadier Guards Charity operate?

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

Is The Grenadier Guards Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Grenadier Guards Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062257.