Activities & Mission
Fund raising and distribution of funds to beneficiaries
Grants
The Irish Guards Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £314,932
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Irish Guards Benevolent Fund (organisation 247477)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,199,123 | £314,932 | £165,318 | £8,607,841 | £8,607,841 | 0 / 10 |
| 2024 | £266,510 | £331,436 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £316,751 | £354,231 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £950,249 | £435,552 | £393,757 | £5,394,121 | £5,394,121 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,485,032 | £0 | £0 | £5,485,032 | £5,485,032 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Irish Guards Charity
What does The Irish Guards Charity do?
Fund raising and distribution of funds to beneficiaries
How much income did The Irish Guards Charity report in 2025?
The Irish Guards Charity reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £315k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Irish Guards Charity registered as a charity?
The Irish Guards Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 2021 as charity number 1194198. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs The Irish Guards Charity?
The Irish Guards Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Major General Sir Christopher John Ghika KCVO CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Irish Guards Charity operate?
The Irish Guards Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Irish Guards Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Irish Guards Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194198.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated