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

£729,299

Latest Expenditure

£786,285

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 55.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 46.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £311,200

Charitable Activities £14,702

Other Trading £174,772

Investments £228,625

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £439,705

Raising Funds £346,580

Governance £20,343

Grants to Institutions £21,800

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£729,299	£786,285	£439,705	£11,077,376	£6,641,977	3 / 130
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

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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 2025?

The Grenadier Guards Charity reported total income of £729k and reported expenditure of £786k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.