The Scots Guards Charity
Also known as: The Scots Guards
The charities objectives are to assist and provide relief to any serving or former Scots Guardsmen, whether male or female, and their dependants, including but not exclusively, their spouses, partners, widows, widowers and parents (whether or not married) and children, parents or carers or similar persons who are in hardship or distress or need, whether such need is financial or otherwise.
Activities & Mission
The charities objectives are to assist and provide relief to any serving or former Scots Guardsmen, whether male or female, and their dependants, including but not exclusively, their spouses, partners, widows, widowers and parents (whether or not married) and children, parents or carers or similar persons who are in hardship or distress or need, whether such need is financial or otherwise.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £331,847 | £449,932 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £301,529 | £428,059 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £509,447 | £479,350 | £396,932 | £7,804,549 | £299,000 | 0 / 10 |
| 2022 | £282,214 | £416,119 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £301,988 | £316,020 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Scots Guards Charity
What does The Scots Guards Charity do?
The charities objectives are to assist and provide relief to any serving or former Scots Guardsmen, whether male or female, and their dependants, including but not exclusively, their spouses, partners, widows, widowers and parents (whether or not married) and children, parents or carers or similar persons who are in hardship or distress or need, whether such need is financial or otherwise.
How much income did The Scots Guards Charity report in 2025?
The Scots Guards Charity reported total income of £332k and reported expenditure of £450k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Scots Guards Charity?
The Scots Guards Charity has a program ratio of 77.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Scots Guards Charity registered as a charity?
The Scots Guards Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 2017 as charity number 1174691. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Scots Guards Charity?
The Scots Guards Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIGADIER GEORGE HENRY FAGAN STEWART NICKERSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Scots Guards Charity operate?
The Scots Guards Charity operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Scots Guards Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Scots Guards Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174691.
Details
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BIRDCAGE WALK
LONDON
SW1E 6HQ
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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