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The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity

Also known as: The Parachute Regiment Charity, Support Our Paras

a. Relief of need, hardship, and distress amongst past and present members of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, and their dependants.b. The promotion of efficiency of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces;c. The promotion and maintenance of the heritage of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces.

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Activities & Mission

a. Relief of need, hardship, and distress amongst past and present members of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, and their dependants.b. The promotion of efficiency of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces;c. The promotion and maintenance of the heritage of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces.

Grants

The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,708,110
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes and armed forces or emergency service efficiency

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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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
£1,594,749
Latest Expenditure
£1,708,110

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 67.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 34.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £676,712
Charitable Activities £26,095
Other Trading £488,411
Investments £403,531
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,145,716
Raising Funds £562,394
Governance £22,921
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,594,749
£1,708,110£1,145,716£14,547,680£14,547,68011 / 6
2024
£1,999,039
£1,793,250£1,175,481£14,401,135£14,401,13511 / 7
2023
£1,504,000
£1,609,000£1,113,000£14,800,000£11,605,00010 / 11
2022
£1,442,000
£1,465,000£1,002,000£12,943,000£13,906,00010 / 0
2021
£1,839,000
£1,258,000£742,000£15,310,000£1,531,00010 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity

What does The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity do?

a. Relief of need, hardship, and distress amongst past and present members of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, and their dependants.b. The promotion of efficiency of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces;c. The promotion and maintenance of the heritage of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces.

How much income did The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity report in 2025?

The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity reported total income of £1.59m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity registered as a charity?

The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 2009 as charity number 1131977. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity?

The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lt Gen Sir John Gordon Lorimer KCB DSO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity operate?

The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131977.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005319
Charity Number
1131977

Trustees

Lt Gen Sir John Gordon Lorimer KCB DSO Chair
Brian Leslie Quarendon
Cameron Alexander Jack
Fred Gray
Guy Quentin Winter
James Edward Laurence Grand
Also governs 1 other charity
John Douglas Handford
Jonathan David Page
Maj Gen Oliver Jerome Kingsbury OBE
Martin Charles Marshall Bricknell
MATTHEW PETER LOWE MBE
Also governs 2 other charities
Pamela Frances Worsley-Tonks
Richard James Edward Moore

Also Known As

  • The Parachute Regiment Charity
  • Support Our Paras

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