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The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited

The NMA is home to 150 acres of trees and over 300 memorials including the Armed Forces Memorial. It provides a focal point for the commemoration of those who have given their lives, reunion of those who served and the education of all in citizenship, military history, the effects of armed conflict, conflict resolution and reconciliation. It is a suitable venue for celebrations and group visits.

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Activities & Mission

The NMA is home to 150 acres of trees and over 300 memorials including the Armed Forces Memorial. It provides a focal point for the commemoration of those who have given their lives, reunion of those who served and the education of all in citizenship, military history, the effects of armed conflict, conflict resolution and reconciliation. It is a suitable venue for celebrations and group visits.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,670,279
Latest Expenditure
£5,139,335

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 83.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,480,599
Charitable Activities £769,132
Other Trading £50,000
Investments £370,548
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,277,000
Raising Funds £862,335
Governance £113,522
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,670,279
£5,139,335£4,277,000£23,609,163£1,089,97656 / 240
2023
£4,754,272
£4,921,482£4,134,990£24,079,436£1,345,00057 / 240
2022
£5,151,560
£4,190,522£3,526,369£23,929,645£1,227,00052 / 240
2021
£4,001,890
£3,660,694£3,198,543£22,969,607£977,06350 / 210
2020
£3,848,932
£3,782,063£3,164,898£22,628,410£476,16349 / 210

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited

What does The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited do?

The NMA is home to 150 acres of trees and over 300 memorials including the Armed Forces Memorial. It provides a focal point for the commemoration of those who have given their lives, reunion of those who served and the education of all in citizenship, military history, the effects of armed conflict, conflict resolution and reconciliation. It is a suitable venue for celebrations and group visits.

How much income did The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited report in 2024?

The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited reported total income of £4.67m and reported expenditure of £5.14m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited?

The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited registered as a charity?

The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 1995 as charity number 1043992. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited?

The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Owen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited operate?

The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The National Memorial Arboretum Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043992.

Details

Address
CROXALL ROAD
ALREWAS
STAFFORDSHIRE
DE13 7AR
Registration Date
9 February 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1043992
Charity Number
1043992

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Trustees

Helen Owen Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Gary John Ryan
Kate Logan
Mark Atkinson
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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