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War Memorials Trust

Also known as: Friends of War Memorials (previous Name 1997-2005)

War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials in the UK. The charity provides an advisory service to anyone with a war memorial enquiry or concern as well as administering grants schemes which support repair and conservation works. It also provides educational material to engage young people with our war memorial heritage. Charity 1062255 was merged with this one.

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Activities & Mission

War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials in the UK. The charity provides an advisory service to anyone with a war memorial enquiry or concern as well as administering grants schemes which support repair and conservation works. It also provides educational material to engage young people with our war memorial heritage. Charity 1062255 was merged with this one.

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

Latest Income
£339,411
Latest Expenditure
£341,630

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£339,411
£341,6300 / 10
2024
£416,612
£505,8010 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about War Memorials Trust

What does War Memorials Trust do?

War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials in the UK. The charity provides an advisory service to anyone with a war memorial enquiry or concern as well as administering grants schemes which support repair and conservation works. It also provides educational material to engage young people with our war memorial heritage. Charity 1062255 was merged with this one.

How much income did War Memorials Trust report in 2025?

War Memorials Trust reported total income of £339k and reported expenditure of £342k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was War Memorials Trust registered as a charity?

War Memorials Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 2022 as charity number 1201442. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs War Memorials Trust?

War Memorials Trust 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 War Memorials Trust operate?

War Memorials Trust operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is War Memorials Trust a registered charity?

Yes — War Memorials Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201442.

Details

Address
70 COWCROSS STREET
LONDON
EC1M 6EJ
Registration Date
23 December 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5207141
Charity Number
1201442

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Trustees

John Martin Wilson Peat
Jonathan Martin Gedling
Also governs 1 other charity
Margaret Goodall
Philip Charles Curme
Randolph Leonard Spencer Churchill
Russell Ian Walters
The LORD Rupert Charles DE MAULEY TD

Also Known As

  • Friends of War Memorials (previous Name 1997-2005)

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