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Waterloo Uncovered

Waterloo Uncovered was established in 2015, the Battle of Waterloo's bicentenary, to undertake the first major excavation of the battlefield, and support serving personnel and veterans in their recovery, education and return (transition) to civilian life. The charity includes education and welfare as charitable objectives, and encourages multinational collaboration.

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Activities & Mission

Waterloo Uncovered was established in 2015, the Battle of Waterloo's bicentenary, to undertake the first major excavation of the battlefield, and support serving personnel and veterans in their recovery, education and return (transition) to civilian life. The charity includes education and welfare as charitable objectives, and encourages multinational collaboration.

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
£425,807
Latest Expenditure
£395,596

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £521,821
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £389,268
Raising Funds £50,256
Governance £2,137
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £96,988

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
£425,807
£395,5960 / 40
2024
£521,821
£536,512£389,268£65,375£52,3755 / 40
2023
£800,259
£833,320£611,885£80,066£62,5666 / 50
2022
£482,461
£638,1600 / 50
2021
£636,010
£444,191£378,396£268,826£161,7173 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Waterloo Uncovered

What does Waterloo Uncovered do?

Waterloo Uncovered was established in 2015, the Battle of Waterloo's bicentenary, to undertake the first major excavation of the battlefield, and support serving personnel and veterans in their recovery, education and return (transition) to civilian life. The charity includes education and welfare as charitable objectives, and encourages multinational collaboration.

How much income did Waterloo Uncovered report in 2025?

Waterloo Uncovered reported total income of £426k and reported expenditure of £396k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Waterloo Uncovered registered as a charity?

Waterloo Uncovered was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 2016 as charity number 1168268. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Waterloo Uncovered?

Waterloo Uncovered is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Waterloo Uncovered operate?

Waterloo Uncovered operates across 2 areas: Belgium and England And Wales.

Is Waterloo Uncovered a registered charity?

Yes — Waterloo Uncovered is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168268.

Details

Address
First Floor
80 Coombe Road
NEW MALDEN
Surrey
KT3 4QS
Registration Date
18 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5068717
Charity Number
1168268

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Trustees

BRIGADIER GREVILLE BIBBY CBE
Elizabeth Jane Browne
George Waters
Lorraine Money
Major General James Michael Cowan CBE DSO
Major General Sarah Helen Johansen CB MBE

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