The Royal Signals Charity
Also known as: The Royal Corps of Signals Benevolent Fund, The Royal Signals Association Benevolent Fund
To provide grants for deserving welfare cases that are within the objects of the Charity.To fund the activities of the serving, reserves and retired members of Royal Corps of Signals, that attract no or only partial funding from the Ministry of Defence, in order to foster effectiveness, morale, teamwork, fitness, professional development, comradeship and esprit de corps.
Activities & Mission
To provide grants for deserving welfare cases that are within the objects of the Charity.To fund the activities of the serving, reserves and retired members of Royal Corps of Signals, that attract no or only partial funding from the Ministry of Defence, in order to foster effectiveness, morale, teamwork, fitness, professional development, comradeship and esprit de corps.
Grants
The Royal Signals Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £742,526
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, armed forces or emergency service efficiency, recreation and other charitable purposes
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 363). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,525,498 | £1,807,330 | £1,764,930 | £11,466,348 | £3,896,029 | 9 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,515,171 | £1,609,535 | £1,589,137 | £12,042,230 | £4,020,420 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,488,714 | £1,862,476 | £1,859,426 | £11,311,927 | £3,609,697 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,456,595 | £1,617,757 | £1,572,723 | £11,512,341 | £3,678,599 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,307,801 | £1,313,099 | £1,302,238 | £12,947,166 | £4,198,099 | 7 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Signals Charity
What does The Royal Signals Charity do?
To provide grants for deserving welfare cases that are within the objects of the Charity.To fund the activities of the serving, reserves and retired members of Royal Corps of Signals, that attract no or only partial funding from the Ministry of Defence, in order to foster effectiveness, morale, teamwork, fitness, professional development, comradeship and esprit de corps.
How much income did The Royal Signals Charity report in 2025?
The Royal Signals Charity reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Signals Charity?
The Royal Signals Charity has a program ratio of 115.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 363 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Signals Charity registered as a charity?
The Royal Signals Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 1982 as charity number 284923. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Royal Signals Charity?
The Royal Signals Charity 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 Signals Charity operate?
The Royal Signals Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Signals Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Signals Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284923.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Royal Corps of Signals Benevolent Fund
- The Royal Signals Association Benevolent Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated