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The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust

The charity was established to:Promote the efficiency of the Regiment and to maintain its history, traditions and esprit de corps.Relieve, either generally or individually, members of The Association who are in condition of need, hardship or distress, and their dependents who are so qualified.

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Activities & Mission

The charity was established to:Promote the efficiency of the Regiment and to maintain its history, traditions and esprit de corps.Relieve, either generally or individually, members of The Association who are in condition of need, hardship or distress, and their dependents who are so qualified.

Grants

The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£219,616
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty and armed forces or emergency service efficiency

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£230,899
Latest Expenditure
£219,616

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 95.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2017 — 9th/12th Royal Lancers (prince of Wales'S) Charitable Association (organisation 803726)
  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — The Queen's Royal Lancers Regimental Association (organisation 1023372)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£230,899
£219,6160 / 0
2024
£295,482
£253,7490 / 3
2023
£212,445
£239,4650 / 0
2022
£77,096
£324,0990 / 0
2021
£483,488
£215,8460 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust

What does The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust do?

The charity was established to:Promote the efficiency of the Regiment and to maintain its history, traditions and esprit de corps.Relieve, either generally or individually, members of The Association who are in condition of need, hardship or distress, and their dependents who are so qualified.

How much income did The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust reported total income of £231k and reported expenditure of £220k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2015 as charity number 1163409. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust?

The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust operate?

The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Lancers Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163409.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
4 September 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5059458
Charity Number
1163409

Trustees

Captain William James Fisher
COLONEL DAVID MICHAEL BENNETT
Colonel Peregrine John Lewis
Colonel Richard Anthony Charrington
Also governs 1 other charity
General Sir James Rupert EVERARD KCB CBE
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Purbrick
Lise-Lotte Ayo Mackaness
Lt Col Andrew Horsfall MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Lt Col Matthew Jones MBE
MAJOR DAVID RONALD PRITCHARD
Also governs 1 other charity
Major General Marcus James Mudd DSO CBE
Warrant Officer Ryan Smith

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