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The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity

The charity is responsible for the delivery of benevolence to members of the the Royal Anglian Regiment, past and present, and its fore-bearer Regiments veterans for the relief of persons who are in 'need', 'hardship' or 'distress', and the promotion of the efficiency of the Regiment in such charitable ways as the Trustees may decide.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is responsible for the delivery of benevolence to members of the the Royal Anglian Regiment, past and present, and its fore-bearer Regiments veterans for the relief of persons who are in 'need', 'hardship' or 'distress', and the promotion of the efficiency of the Regiment in such charitable ways as the Trustees may decide.

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
£679,312
Latest Expenditure
£763,740

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 62% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £452,857
Charitable Activities £18,054
Other Trading £4,030
Investments £178,068
Other Income £26,303

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £762,812
Raising Funds £928
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £13,000
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 2022.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Charities Administered I C W the Essex and Royal Anglian Regiments Association (organisation 246632)
  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Charities Administered I C W the Essex and Royal Anglian Regiments Association (organisation 246632)
  • Asset transfer in in 2012 — The Essex Regiment Association Trust Fund (organisation 20640)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£679,312
£763,740£762,812£9,612,421£9,612,4210 / 0
2021
£269,877
£183,2860 / 0
2020
£295,638
£260,2630 / 9
2019
£338,725
£280,5770 / 0
2018
£329,437
£265,8200 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity

What does The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity do?

The charity is responsible for the delivery of benevolence to members of the the Royal Anglian Regiment, past and present, and its fore-bearer Regiments veterans for the relief of persons who are in 'need', 'hardship' or 'distress', and the promotion of the efficiency of the Regiment in such charitable ways as the Trustees may decide.

How much income did The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity report in 2022?

The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity reported total income of £679k and reported expenditure of £764k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity?

The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity has a program ratio of 112.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity registered as a charity?

The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 2001 as charity number 1085050. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity?

The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mr David John Till. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity operate?

The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085050.

Details

Address
The Royal Anglian Regiment
Gibraltar Barracks
Out Risbygate
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Suffolk
IP33 3RN
Registration Date
16 February 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3979633
Charity Number
1085050

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Trustees

Captain Richard William Howe Colgan
Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Duncan Weston
Maj Gen Dominic Stead James Biddick MBE MC
Also governs 1 other charity
Major Peter David Connolly
Richard Bredin

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