Activities & Mission
Fund raising and distribution of funds to beneficiaries
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £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 2024?
The Irish Guards Charity reported total income of £267k and reported expenditure of £331k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Irish Guards Charity?
The Irish Guards Charity has a program ratio of 41.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
IRISH GUARDS
WELLINGTON BARRACKS
BIRDCAGE WALK
LONDON
SW1A 6HQ
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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