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.
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.
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 12% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,999,039 | £1,793,250 | £1,175,481 | £14,401,135 | £14,401,135 | 11 / 7 |
| 2023 | £1,504,000 | £1,609,000 | £1,113,000 | £14,800,000 | £11,605,000 | 10 / 11 |
| 2022 | £1,442,000 | £1,465,000 | £1,002,000 | £12,943,000 | £13,906,000 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,839,000 | £1,258,000 | £742,000 | £15,310,000 | £1,531,000 | 10 / 22 |
| 2020 | £1,892,000 | £1,448,000 | £879,000 | £13,304,000 | £9,476,000 | 12 / 37 |
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 2024?
The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.79m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity?
The Parachute Regiment And Airborne Forces Charity has a program ratio of 58.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Merville Barracks
Post Room
Circular Road South
COLCHESTER
CO2 7UT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Parachute Regiment Charity
- Support Our Paras
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated