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The Rifles Benevolent Trust

To relieve serving of former members of the Regiment or former members of the forming regiments or the dependents of such persons who are in need by virtue of financial hardship, sickness or old age.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve serving of former members of the Regiment or former members of the forming regiments or the dependents of such persons who are in need by virtue of financial hardship, sickness or old age.

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
£1,036,799
Latest Expenditure
£894,599

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £586,646
Charitable Activities £71,046
Other Trading £0
Investments £379,107
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £805,535
Raising Funds £89,064
Governance £7,519
Grants to Institutions £135,000
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
£1,036,799
£894,599£805,535£25,362,754£18,849,4094 / 25
2023
£918,672
£939,237£855,780£23,404,337£18,007,8674 / 25
2022
£1,152,730
£1,009,344£934,042£22,688,281£16,240,3382 / 3
2021
£946,688
£691,220£617,066£23,872,074£17,281,6703 / 145
2020
£605,204
£648,849£583,723£22,119,758£15,588,1522 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rifles Benevolent Trust

What does The Rifles Benevolent Trust do?

To relieve serving of former members of the Regiment or former members of the forming regiments or the dependents of such persons who are in need by virtue of financial hardship, sickness or old age.

How much income did The Rifles Benevolent Trust report in 2024?

The Rifles Benevolent Trust reported total income of £1.04m and reported expenditure of £895k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Rifles Benevolent Trust?

The Rifles Benevolent Trust has a program ratio of 77.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Rifles Benevolent Trust registered as a charity?

The Rifles Benevolent Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2007 as charity number 1119071. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Rifles Benevolent Trust?

The Rifles Benevolent Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIMON CHARLES HAZLITT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rifles Benevolent Trust operate?

The Rifles Benevolent Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Rifles Benevolent Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Rifles Benevolent Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119071.

Details

Address
RHQ THE RIFLES
PENINSULA BARRACKS
ROMSEY ROAD
WINCHESTER
SO23 8TP
Registration Date
3 May 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031495
Charity Number
1119071

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Trustees

SIMON CHARLES HAZLITT Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Brigadier James Michael Henry Allen OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Brigadier Matthew Baker
Captain Adrian Matthew Hinks
Also governs 2 other charities
Colonel Ralph Graham Arundell
Also governs 2 other charities
Henry Charles Steel
Also governs 2 other charities
Lieutenant Colonel Peter James Alexander Balls OBE
Also governs 2 other charities
Major General Daniel Reeve MC
Also governs 1 other charity
Rebecca Charlotte Maciejewska
Also governs 2 other charities
Robert Charles Reynolds
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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