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The Royal Irish Regiment Charity

To preserve in perpetuity the Regiment Memorials and Chapels,To Make grants to any other charitable organisation for the benefit of the Regiment and to run the resources of the charity effectively,To relieve either generally or individually persons who are past or present members of the Regiment or former members of the former regiments and the dependants of such persons who are in need

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Activities & Mission

To preserve in perpetuity the Regiment Memorials and Chapels,To Make grants to any other charitable organisation for the benefit of the Regiment and to run the resources of the charity effectively,To relieve either generally or individually persons who are past or present members of the Regiment or former members of the former regiments and the dependants of such persons who are in 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£495,144
Latest Expenditure
£1,367,997

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 144.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £538,374
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £31,619
Investments £78,696
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £936,016
Raising Funds £38,551
Governance £5,000
Grants to Institutions £790,217
Other Expenditure £6,027

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£495,144
£1,367,9970 / 0
2024
£278,960
£1,094,3040 / 0
2023
£648,689
£980,594£936,016£2,516,216£763,1010 / 0
2022
£128,056
£83,9200 / 0
2021
£99,859
£69,6340 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Irish Regiment Charity

What does The Royal Irish Regiment Charity do?

To preserve in perpetuity the Regiment Memorials and Chapels,To Make grants to any other charitable organisation for the benefit of the Regiment and to run the resources of the charity effectively,To relieve either generally or individually persons who are past or present members of the Regiment or former members of the former regiments and the dependants of such persons who are in need

How much income did The Royal Irish Regiment Charity report in 2025?

The Royal Irish Regiment Charity reported total income of £495k and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Royal Irish Regiment Charity registered as a charity?

The Royal Irish Regiment Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 1996 as charity number 1052056. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Royal Irish Regiment Charity?

The Royal Irish Regiment Charity is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Colin Weir. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Irish Regiment Charity operate?

The Royal Irish Regiment Charity operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is The Royal Irish Regiment Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Irish Regiment Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052056.

Details

Address
Royal Irish Regimental Charity
28 Bedford Street
BELFAST
BT2 7FE
Registration Date
16 January 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1052056
Charity Number
1052056

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Trustees

Colin Weir Chair
Andrew Hart
Austin Baird
Hugh Crossey
Matthew Lewis
MC MEEHAN
NP Perry
Rev Andrew Totten
Richard Sheridan
Robert Small
Thomas Forrest
Wayne Nickels

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30 July 2026
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