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The Royal Artillery Association

Maintaining contact between past and present members of the Royal Artillery, fostering mutual friendship between them. Fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of the Royal Artillery and preserving its traditions. To provide relief for those past and present members of the Royal Artillery and their dependants who are in conditions of need.

Activities & Mission

Maintaining contact between past and present members of the Royal Artillery, fostering mutual friendship between them. Fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of the Royal Artillery and preserving its traditions. To provide relief for those past and present members of the Royal Artillery and their dependants who are in conditions of need.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£243,980
Latest Expenditure
£346,521

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 11.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 61.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% 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 £776,079
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £25,515
Other Income £80,992

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £103,420
Raising Funds £40
Governance £6,678
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £64,070

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
£243,980
£346,5210 / 400
2023
£269,650
£325,0230 / 0
2022
£241,292
£307,9980 / 0
2021
£148,430
£220,6610 / 0
2020
£882,586
£167,530£103,420£2,014,416£1,017,8710 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Artillery Association

What does The Royal Artillery Association do?

Maintaining contact between past and present members of the Royal Artillery, fostering mutual friendship between them. Fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of the Royal Artillery and preserving its traditions. To provide relief for those past and present members of the Royal Artillery and their dependants who are in conditions of need.

How much income did The Royal Artillery Association report in 2024?

The Royal Artillery Association reported total income of £244k and reported expenditure of £347k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal Artillery Association?

The Royal Artillery Association has a program ratio of 11.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% 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 Artillery Association registered as a charity?

The Royal Artillery Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1964 as charity number 238197. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Royal Artillery Association?

The Royal Artillery Association is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Artillery Association operate?

The Royal Artillery Association operates across 6 areas, including Australia, Bermuda, Germany and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Royal Artillery Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Artillery Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 238197.

Details

Address
RHQRA
Royal Artillery Barracks
Larkhill
SALISBURY
Wiltshire
SP4 8QT
Registration Date
15 December 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
238197
Charity Number
238197

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Trustees

ROYAL ARTILLERY CHARITABLE FUND (210202)

Sectors & Classifications

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