Woody's Lodge
To provide a centre to offer support and guidance to veterans of HM Armed Forces and EmergencyServices. To provide social indoor and outdoor space for veterans to meet, socialise and undertake activities inorder to alleviate mental stress, build friendships and improve social networks.To provide office space, free of charge, to organisations and agencies who support veterans.
Activities & Mission
To provide a centre to offer support and guidance to veterans of HM Armed Forces and EmergencyServices. To provide social indoor and outdoor space for veterans to meet, socialise and undertake activities inorder to alleviate mental stress, build friendships and improve social networks.To provide office space, free of charge, to organisations and agencies who support veterans.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £903,708 | £346,642 | £297,365 | £612,925 | £579,320 | 17 / 10 |
| 2024 | £359,035 | £418,596 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £390,379 | £486,232 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2022 | £342,923 | £343,228 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £351,134 | £185,664 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Woody's Lodge
What does Woody's Lodge do?
To provide a centre to offer support and guidance to veterans of HM Armed Forces and EmergencyServices. To provide social indoor and outdoor space for veterans to meet, socialise and undertake activities inorder to alleviate mental stress, build friendships and improve social networks.To provide office space, free of charge, to organisations and agencies who support veterans.
How much income did Woody's Lodge report in 2025?
Woody's Lodge reported total income of £904k and reported expenditure of £347k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Woody's Lodge?
Woody's Lodge has a program ratio of 32.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Woody's Lodge registered as a charity?
Woody's Lodge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2017 as charity number 1173752. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Woody's Lodge?
Woody's Lodge is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Clive Roger Hamilton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Woody's Lodge operate?
Woody's Lodge operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Woody's Lodge a registered charity?
Yes — Woody's Lodge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173752.
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