The Samaritan Fund
Also known as: The Samaritan Fund of the Royal Engineers Officers Wi
Gives financial support to the widow(er)s and/or dependants of deceased Royal Engineer Officers.
Activities & Mission
Gives financial support to the widow(er)s and/or dependants of deceased Royal Engineer Officers.
Grants
The Samaritan Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £9,737
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £21,785 | £9,737 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £20,166 | £15,751 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £21,013 | £24,650 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £21,005 | £26,269 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £17,663 | £32,274 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Samaritan Fund
What does The Samaritan Fund do?
Gives financial support to the widow(er)s and/or dependants of deceased Royal Engineer Officers.
How much income did The Samaritan Fund report in 2025?
The Samaritan Fund reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Samaritan Fund registered as a charity?
The Samaritan Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 1972 as charity number 264432. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs The Samaritan Fund?
The Samaritan Fund is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Samaritan Fund operate?
The Samaritan Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and Zimbabwe.
Is The Samaritan Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Samaritan Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264432.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Samaritan Fund of the Royal Engineers Officers Wi
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated