The Veterans' Foundation
Also known as: Vf
The Veterans' Foundation raises funds and then provides grants to British armed forces charities, and associated charitable activities, who are actively helping veterans, and their dependants, who are in need.
Activities & Mission
The Veterans' Foundation raises funds and then provides grants to British armed forces charities, and associated charitable activities, who are actively helping veterans, and their dependants, who are in need.
Grants
The Veterans' Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £8,805,850
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, economic or community development and employment, 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 Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £17,323,284 | £17,830,316 | £9,485,939 | £1,332,223 | £1,332,223 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £13,718,958 | £12,563,853 | £5,990,724 | £1,839,255 | £1,839,254 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £10,620,643 | £10,454,454 | £5,259,429 | £684,151 | £684,151 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,022,660 | £8,697,032 | £4,760,813 | £517,960 | £517,960 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,661,469 | £6,591,481 | £3,490,169 | £192,332 | £192,332 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Veterans' Foundation
What does The Veterans' Foundation do?
The Veterans' Foundation raises funds and then provides grants to British armed forces charities, and associated charitable activities, who are actively helping veterans, and their dependants, who are in need.
How much income did The Veterans' Foundation report in 2025?
The Veterans' Foundation reported total income of £17.32m and reported expenditure of £17.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Veterans' Foundation registered as a charity?
The Veterans' Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 2016 as charity number 1166953. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Veterans' Foundation?
The Veterans' Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Veterans' Foundation operate?
The Veterans' Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Veterans' Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Veterans' Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166953.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Vf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated