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United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association

UKRFA provides financial support to enable UK serving Reservists to participate in international reservist activities both within NATO and wider across the world. Support is available to Reserve Officers, Reserve Medical Officers, and Reserve Non Commissioned Officers. Activities supported include Education and Training, which enhance the utility and employability of Reservists in civilian life.

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Activities & Mission

UKRFA provides financial support to enable UK serving Reservists to participate in international reservist activities both within NATO and wider across the world. Support is available to Reserve Officers, Reserve Medical Officers, and Reserve Non Commissioned Officers. Activities supported include Education and Training, which enhance the utility and employability of Reservists in civilian life.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£515,409
Latest Expenditure
£581,669

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £513,704
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,705
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £581,669
Raising Funds £0
Governance £32,663
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£515,409
£581,669£581,669£40,125£40,1250 / 2
2024
£543,025
£544,069£544,069£106,385£106,3850 / 2
2023
£373,124
£451,5390 / 2
2022
£169,144
£95,5130 / 2
2021
£190,001
£79,7470 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association

What does United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association do?

UKRFA provides financial support to enable UK serving Reservists to participate in international reservist activities both within NATO and wider across the world. Support is available to Reserve Officers, Reserve Medical Officers, and Reserve Non Commissioned Officers. Activities supported include Education and Training, which enhance the utility and employability of Reservists in civilian life.

How much income did United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association report in 2025?

United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association reported total income of £515k and reported expenditure of £582k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association registered as a charity?

United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2018 as charity number 1181194. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association?

United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association operate?

United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association a registered charity?

Yes — United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181194.

Details

Address
HOLDERNESS HOUSE
51-61 CLIFTON STREET
LONDON
EC2A 4EY
Registration Date
17 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5109398
Charity Number
1181194

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Trustees

Colonel CHRISTOPHER LEE ARGENT QVRM TD DL FCA
Major General Gregory Stephen Smith CB QVRM TD
Also governs 2 other charities
Major General James Henry Gordon CB CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Surgeon Commander Andrew William Murrison MP

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30 July 2026
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