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.
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 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (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 | £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.
How efficient is The Veterans' Foundation?
The Veterans' Foundation has a program ratio of 54.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
Thistle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1DD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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