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The Irish Guards Charity

Fund raising and distribution of funds to beneficiaries

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£266,510
Latest Expenditure
£331,436

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 41.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 33.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £753,499
Charitable Activities £73,449
Other Trading £0
Investments £123,301
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £393,757
Raising Funds £41,795
Governance £102,944
Grants to Institutions £243,539
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£266,510
£331,4360 / 5
2023
£316,751
£354,2310 / 0
2022
£950,249
£435,552£393,757£5,394,121£5,394,1210 / 0
2021
£5,485,032
£0£0£5,485,032£5,485,0320 / 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.

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

Address
REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS
IRISH GUARDS
WELLINGTON BARRACKS
BIRDCAGE WALK
LONDON
SW1A 6HQ
Registration Date
22 April 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5174563
Charity Number
1194198

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Trustees

Major General Sir Christopher John Ghika KCVO CBE Chair
Ashe George Russell Windham
Also governs 4 other charities
HORACE ALCOCK FIELD PARSHALL
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin J Irwin Clark
Michael Corbett
Robin McNeil Boyd
Thomas Anthony Lewis Olsen

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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