The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund
To provide pensions and lump sum retirement grants for all commissioned officers of The Salvation Army according to the Salvation Army Act (1963)
Activities & Mission
To provide pensions and lump sum retirement grants for all commissioned officers of The Salvation Army according to the Salvation Army Act (1963)
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 100% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,364,074 | £10,066,798 | £9,674,001 | £240,511,201 | £240,511,201 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,179,890 | £9,488,669 | £9,161,086 | £258,768,460 | £258,768,460 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,053,044 | £9,990,261 | £9,566,751 | £268,528,652 | £268,528,652 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,712,181 | £9,801,081 | £9,260,646 | £278,505,420 | £278,505,420 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £12,036,244 | £8,893,880 | £8,398,549 | £261,215,452 | £261,215,452 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund
What does The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund do?
To provide pensions and lump sum retirement grants for all commissioned officers of The Salvation Army according to the Salvation Army Act (1963)
How much income did The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund report in 2025?
The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund reported total income of £4.36m and reported expenditure of £10.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund?
The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund has a program ratio of 221.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund registered as a charity?
The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 1964 as charity number 230791. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund?
The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund operate?
The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230791.
Details
1 CHAMPION PARK
LONDON
SE5 8FJ
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