The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme
THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE: TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY OF RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY FUNDING PROVISION OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES AND TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST ELDERLY RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY FUNDING PROVISION OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES.
Activities & Mission
THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE: TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY OF RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY FUNDING PROVISION OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES AND TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST ELDERLY RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY FUNDING PROVISION OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES.
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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 95% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £3,422,232 | £5,635,867 | £5,175,296 | £122,966,123 | £1,932,660 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,653,650 | £5,156,358 | £4,723,007 | £126,561,012 | £1,946,295 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,216,358 | £5,183,819 | £4,731,593 | £122,861,449 | £1,949,003 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,637,581 | £4,461,887 | £3,973,238 | £132,849,280 | £1,916,464 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,388,826 | £4,313,054 | £3,861,255 | £129,587,697 | £1,740,770 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme
What does The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme do?
THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE: TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY OF RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY FUNDING PROVISION OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES AND TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST ELDERLY RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY FUNDING PROVISION OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES.
How much income did The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme report in 2025?
The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme reported total income of £3.42m and reported expenditure of £5.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme?
The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme has a program ratio of 151.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% 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 Retired Officers Allowance Scheme registered as a charity?
The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 2013 as charity number 1153681. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme?
The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme 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 Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme operate?
The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme operates across 129 areas, including Angola, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina and 126 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme a registered charity?
Yes — The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153681.
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