Finance Score: -4
Governance Score: 5
Support Score: 12
  • Liabilities <10%: +3
  • Pension deficit: -1
  • Multiple Deficits: -2
  • Fundraising costs high: -4
  • 12+ Trustees: -1
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • Gender balanced board: +3
  • Large volunteer base +3
  • Overall weighted support: +9
Overall GiG Score: 13 ?

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

To safeguard the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. One of the largest membership organisations in the UK, recognised as the custodians of Remembrance and also run the annual Poppy Appeal.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
  • The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
  • This charity has a robust balance sheet
  • The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • Why are there 15 trustees whereas the Charities Commission recommends a maximum of 12?
  • Over half the Board have joined recently

Financial issues to consider:

  • There is a pension deficit of £1,361,000
  • On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending
  • Fundraising costs are extremely high relative to funds raised

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k
Spending
£k
Surplus/
Deficit £k
Fundraising
Cost £k
Total
Funds £k
Unrestricted
Funds £k
Mths
Rsrvs
Staff Volun-
teers
30/09/23£147,061£180,628£-33,567£46,453£350,514£185,57812.31,64955,000
30/09/22£153,527£151,854£1,673£42,253£378,107£209,11716.51,54455,000
30/09/21£137,359£141,829£-4,470£37,647£379,796£208,19017.61,56755,000
30/09/20£143,114£160,970£-17,856£37,791£350,576£180,37413.41,67555,000
30/09/19£175,883£181,683£-5,800£43,042£371,808£188,83412.51,708120,000
30/09/18£163,178£165,293£-2,115£41,378£365,640£183,64813.31,5860
30/09/17£159,174£155,290£3,884£39,029£351,784£186,29614.41,5140
30/09/16£151,256£146,857£4,399£38,004£295,688£159,614131,4140
30/09/15£161,317£143,053£18,264£36,159£320,673£137,80011.61,3040
30/09/14£133,472£115,157£18,315£29,744£303,874£128,34013.41,2540
30/09/13£124,558£122,483£2,075£26,277£300,864£124,12512.21,2490
30/09/12£132,816£140,539£-7,723£30,102£289,234£111,2709.51,0680
30/09/11£136,185£139,055£-2,870£26,050£297,806£138,508121,0890
30/09/10£115,235£114,486£749£28,765£292,066£273,91628.71,1030
30/09/09£125,077£112,150£12,927£26,465£225,130£210,56422.51,0510
30/09/08£104,081£101,222£2,859£24,971£204,626£189,68822.59710
30/09/07£95,166£88,192£6,974£18,684£212,074£197,24626.89120
30/09/06£86,444£73,426£13,018n/an/an/an/an/an/a
30/09/05£74,850£69,482£5,368n/an/an/an/an/an/a
30/09/04£66,047£58,631£7,416n/an/an/an/an/an/a

Financial Ratios
Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 40.9%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 26%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 3%
Highest pay band: £150,000-£200,000
Liabilities/Assets: 8%
Liabilities/Income: 21%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 53%
Reserves/Spending: 12.3 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 2 months
Quick Ratio: 1.8
Asset Split ?
Balance Sheet History
Established: 47 years

www.britishlegion.org.uk

LJoannou@britishlegion.org.uk

02032072100

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UN SDGs
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Listed activities
  • Accommodation/Housing
  • Disability
  • Economic/Community Development/Employment
  • Education/Training
  • General Charitable Purposes
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
GiG Classification
  • Legal & financial advice
How it operates
  • Makes grants to individuals
  • Makes grants to organisations
  • Other charitable activities
  • Provides advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides buildings/facilities/open space
  • Provides human resources
  • Provides services
Where it operates
  • Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle Of Man, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Throughout England And Wales, United States,
Who it helps
  • Other Defined Groups

Who supports them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years
Ministry of Defence£828,634
Cabinet Office£500,000
Garfield Weston Foundation£125,000
DCMS£100,000
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
Masonic Trust - MCF Matched Funding
£1,000 04/12/2023
Unrestricted matched funding in partnership with the local masonic province
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Dunkirk Memorial House
£1,659 21/10/2023
We would like to enhance our garden to make more areas inclusive for all of our residents to take part in activities and enjoy the grounds.
Masonic Trust - MCF Matched Funding
£500 18/09/2023
Unrestricted matched funding in partnership with the local masonic province
London Borough of Hounslow - Grant to Heston Royal British Legion
£1,000 17/08/2023
To keep Heston Club Trading with running various events
National Lottery Community Fund - County Growth & Recruitment Plan
£1,795 09/06/2023
The funding will be used to purchase a gazebo for branches of the Royal British Legion to use in order to recruit volunteers. The project aims to bring people together through volunteering developing their skills whilst supporting the welfare of ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Strabane Royal British Legion
£4,080 13/04/2023
The Royal British Legion Strabane Branch used a £4080 grant to hold an event for the whole community to enjoy music food and commemorative tree planting for His Majesty The King’s Coronation.
London Borough of Hounslow - Grant to Royal British Legion Hounslow
£500 04/04/2023
Kings Coronation celebration
London Borough of Hounslow - Grant to Royal British Legion Isleworth
£500 23/03/2023
Kings Coronation celebration
National Lottery Community Fund - The King's Coronation Celebrations
£1,400 21/03/2023
The Royal British Legion Ballynahinch Branch used a £1400 grant to host a celebration event in their hall for His Majesty The King’s Coronation. The event provided refreshments and a live stream of the Coronation ceremony to bring people into ....more
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland - Grant to The Royal British Legion
£500 10/02/2023
Supporting the poppy appeal
National Lottery Community Fund - Touchpoint Warm Hub
£7,500 02/12/2022
The funding will be used to run a weekly warm hub where they provide social activities and guest speakers for veterans and local residents. The project aims to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Haberdashers' Company - Annual donation for Poppy Appeal 2022/23
£500 09/11/2022
Annual award
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£10,000 12/08/2022
"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Donaghcloney Royal British Legion Community Hub
£9,534 21/06/2022
Donaghcloney Royal British Legion is using £9534 grant to upgrade IT kitchen and CCTV facilities. The project will help create a more suitable welcoming and secure environment to meet the needs of the local community.
London Borough of Hounslow - Grant to The Royal British Legion Club Isleworth
£1,000 10/06/2022
Queens Jubilee Carnival Event
Ministry of Defence - Armed Forces Weekend
£3,000 01/04/2022
Support AFD overall objectives set out by The Mod, showcasing the work of current serving, reserves and retired personnel
Ministry of Defence - Gloucester City Armed Forces Day
£3,500 01/04/2022
Support AFD overall objectives set out by The Mod, showcasing the work of current serving, reserves and retired personnel
Cabinet Office - Veterans Gateway
£250,000 15/03/2022
The scheme aims to enable the recipient to sustain the service the Veterans' Gateway currently offers to veterans. The service currently provides a first point of contact for veterans, and their families seeking advice and support across the ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - 100th Anniversary year celebrations
£3,924 11/02/2022
The funding will be used to host a series of events to commemorate 100 years of the Royal British Legion's operations. The project aims to bring people together and support veterans in the local community improving intergenerational relationships ....more
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£4,408 11/02/2022
For local projects that reduce isolation and promote integration
Ministry of Defence - OVA Afghanistan Veterans' Fund
£380,000 11/02/2022
To increase capacity in services and initiatives that offer supportive comradeship, engagement and wellbeing efforts for those in the Armed Forces community impacted by events in Afghanistan, and the wider veterans community.
Cabinet Office - Veterans Gateway
£250,000 01/02/2022
The purpose of this grant is to enable the Veterans Gateway to continue operating, at existing service levels, in order to support veterans and their families to get in touch with the organisation best able to support them.
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland - A grant to The Royal British Legion
£500 25/11/2021
Supporting the Poppy Appeal
Co-Operative Group - Grant to The Royal British Legion Horton Kirby & South Darenth
£5,178 23/10/2021
We would like to support all ages of our community, and offer extended support to our service men and women.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to The British Legion Flitwick
£1,514 23/10/2021
We hope to deliver meals and entertainment for the local community as well as our members.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Multi-Year Grant (2 Years) award
£125,000 01/10/2021
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Admiral Nurse Service
National Lottery Community Fund - Soham Community Touchpoint
£6,644 29/07/2021
The group will use the funding to provide a social drop in for older people who may be socially isolated. This will reduce levels of loneliness and bring the community together.
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£9,500 18/06/2021
For local projects that reduce isolation and promote integration
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£9,500 18/06/2021
For local projects that reduce isolation and promote integration
Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland - A grant to Royal British Legion - Blyth Branch
£500 20/05/2021
The purchase of mobile phones
Ministry of Defence - £10M Veterans' Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
£35,000 12/02/2021
The Positive Pathways programme funded projects that develop and run activities supporting the mental health and wellbeing of ex-Forces.
Ministry of Defence - £10M Veterans' Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
£35,000 12/02/2021
The Positive Pathways programme funded projects that develop and run activities supporting the mental health and wellbeing of ex-Forces.
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£18,726 12/02/2021
For community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£35,000 12/02/2021
Address social isolation by targeting specific groups within the Armed Forces community who are traditionally harder to reach.
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£35,000 12/02/2021
Address social isolation by targeting specific groups within the Armed Forces community who are traditionally harder to reach.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to RLB Burry Port Club
£2,512 24/10/2020
We would like to replace our stair lift and upgrade our facilities to cater for our veterans and older community.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to The Royal British Legion Southport Branch
£5,995 24/10/2020
We will arrange day trips to pay homage to comrades, relatives and friends, or just to remember the fallen, at the National Arboretum.
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£100,000 19/08/2020
"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more
Ministry of Defence - Covid-19 Impact Fund
£250,000 15/06/2020
To maintain services and activities where organisations' finances had been impacted by Covid
Community Foundation for Nthn Ireland - COVID-19 Vulnerables Support Project
£1,000 05/05/2020
towards supporting delivery service to elderly and vulnerable residents of the local community in the area
Community Foundation for Nthn Ireland - A Helping Hand
£2,500 20/04/2020
5
towards "A Helping Hand" project providing support to military veterans during COVID 19 pandemic.
National Lottery Community Fund - LLanfair Remembers
£9,990 30/03/2020
1
Llanfair Caereinion & District Royal British Legion in Powys will use the grant to bring local residents and neighbouring villages together, to help strengthen intergenerational links. £9,990 will fund refreshments, decorations, entertainment, ....more
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£4,275 01/04/2019
Objective is to provide support in the delivery of events in support of Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, ....more
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£2,000,000 01/04/2019
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£600,000 01/04/2019
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes
National Lottery Community Fund - Project Decking
£9,000 25/01/2019
12
This funding will be used to install an outdoor seating area to improve the club's facilities, making it more comfortable and encouraging wider community use.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Royal British Legion Ashington
£3,560 19/11/2018
We would like to refurbish the existing premises to make it more appealing and easier to access for our members and local community.
London Borough of Hounslow - Grant to Hanworth Royal British Legion
£500 19/11/2018
A Senior Citizens Christmas party for 100 - 150 people and a Christmas party for young adults with learning difficulties (30 people) during December
National Lottery Community Fund - Kirkby Carnival Day
£9,595 18/05/2018
12
The project will run a carnival event to celebrate 100 years since the end of World War 1. This will bring the community together.
National Lottery Community Fund - RBL Portstewart Branching Out
£6,500 27/04/2018
12
The group, based in Portstewart, are using a grant of £6,500 to replace their hall's heating system and improve its insulation, making it more usable for community events.
Ministry of Defence - ALB - Armed forces Covenant Fund Trust- Covenent Fund
£3,500 01/04/2018
Armed Forces Covenant Local Grants for local projects that support community integration or local delivery of services.
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£700,000 01/04/2018
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£2,496,591 01/04/2018
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes
Ministry of Defence - Charitable donations from LIBOR 2018-2019
£865,000 01/04/2018
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armewd Forces causes
Ministry of Defence - Charitable donations from LIBOR 2018-2019
£1,500,000 01/04/2018
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armewd Forces causes
Ministry of Defence - Charitable donations from LIBOR 2018-2019
£600,000 01/04/2018
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armewd Forces causes
Ministry of Defence - Charitable donations from LIBOR 2018-2019
£2,000,000 01/04/2018
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armewd Forces causes
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£471,115 01/04/2018
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£37,498 01/04/2018
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£776,453 01/04/2018
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£293,302 01/04/2018
The Grant will fund projects that suuport on-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Royal British Legion, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Chesterton Branch
£2,963 29/11/2017
Our aim is to provide financial and emotional support to local veterans and their dependants, being there for them in their time of need.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to The Royal British Legion South Darenth & District Branch
£2,688 29/11/2017
Would like to make cosmetic repairs and update the security of our hall so it it is a viable premises to hire, enabling us to fundraise.
London Borough of Hounslow - Grant to Hanworth Royal British Legion
£500 15/11/2017
The group plan to organise a Christmas party/event for young people and adults with learning disabilities and a Christmas dinner, with music, entertainment and a raffle for older residents. About 180 people in total would benefit.
National Lottery Community Fund - RBL Cookstown Being A Better Facility for the Community
£10,000 22/06/2017
12
The organisation provides support for the Armed Forces community and their families. The project is using £10,000 to refurbish the toilet facilities in their hall so more people can take part in activities.
London Borough of Hounslow - Grant to Royal British Legion Hounslow
£500 12/06/2017
A contribution towards 'Memories of Service 2017' which will unveil a memorial plaque to soldiers who have lost their lives in past conflicts. The event will run across a weekend and this grant would be fund the cost of afternoon tea for families ....more
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£79,743 01/04/2017
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£83,514 01/04/2017
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£88,254 01/04/2017
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£100,993 01/04/2017
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Impact Programme
£200,000 01/04/2017
Veterans' Gateway
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£428,573 01/04/2017
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£479,000 01/04/2017
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes.
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£479,851 01/04/2017
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£494,049 01/04/2017
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes.
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£574,435 01/04/2017
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£600,000 01/04/2017
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes.
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£644,890 01/04/2017
NOTE: Value Accrued FY 17-18. The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service ....more
Ministry of Defence - Supporting delivery of a public service
£784,559 01/04/2017
The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted ....more
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£873,000 01/04/2017
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes.
Ministry of Defence - Financial Assistance/Support
£1,000,000 01/04/2017
Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes.
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Chatteris Branch, Royal British Legion
£10,000 09/03/2017
George Clare VC: A town commemorates
London Borough of Hounslow - Grant to Hanworth Royal British Legion
£500 07/11/2016
Christmas Party for approx 100 young adults with learning disabilities to be held on 15 December.
National Lottery Community Fund - Kilkeel RBL - Saving Our Community Venue
£10,000 22/10/2015
12
The group is a community and voluntary based organisation providing a range of services and activities to the local community. They received a grant of £10,000 to make improvements to their venue so that it can be used for more classes and ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Community Access Upgrade
£10,000 22/07/2015
12
The group will use the funding to enable access for those living with disabilities and to improve health and safety for the elderly as this is an established venue. This will meet the needs of service users and increase the usage of community ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Royal British Legion - Ballymoney Branch - refurbishment
£10,000 21/05/2015
12
The organisation supports serving and ex service military personnel and their families. They are using the £10,000 to upgrade their facilities so they can be used for more community activities and events. ).
National Lottery Community Fund - Replacement flat roof covering
£10,000 21/01/2015
12
Not Available
National Lottery Community Fund - The Royal British Legion Club Dungannon
£10,000 23/10/2014
12
Not Available
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Royal British Legion Newbiggin & North Seaton Branch
£12,800 27/08/2014
Provide Walls of Honour for the fallen in the Town Memorial Park
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Royal British Legion Old Basing Branch
£10,000 15/07/2014
WW1 Centenary Fete
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Royal British Legion Hadleigh & District Branch
£10,000 10/07/2014
Hadleigh Great War Centenary Project
National Lottery Community Fund - Refurbishment of Main Community Lounge dance floor and environs
£10,000 25/06/2014
12
Not Available
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Royal British Legion
£100,000 05/03/2014
Remembrance and the poppy: past, present and future
National Lottery Community Fund - Kilkeel Royal British Legion Club
£10,000 25/10/2013
12
The funding will be used to refurbish the Royal British Legion ClubÂ’s community building in Kilkeel.
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Royal British Legion Tandragee
£10,000 07/10/2013
Tandragee Remembers
National Lottery Community Fund - Upgrade our Ladies and Gents Toilets to Disabled and user Friendly
£10,000 09/05/2013
12
This is a project by a charity in Southwark. The group will use the funding to improve the club toilets to meet the needs of vulnerable older people, many of whom are living with disabilities. This will improve the facilities with new toilets, ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Kilkeel RBL Energy Efficiency Scheme
£10,000 24/01/2012
12
Based on the Harbour Road in Kilkeel, the project provides a range of services and activities for the local community. They will use their grant to replace the existing oiled fired boiler. Modification of attached pipe work will also be carried ....more
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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (15)
Current Trustees appointed
Gender Split
Based on 14/15 persons

  • ANNY REID OBE Appointed: 2016
  • DEBBIE SORKIN MA MBA Appointed: 2018
  • ELIZABETH BUTLER Appointed: 2018
  • HELEN OWEN Appointed: 2020
  • JAMES LAMBERT Appointed: 2023
  • JAN BUXTON Appointed: 2024
  • JASON COWARD (Chair) Appointed: 2022
  • JOHN BOISSON Appointed: 2022
  • LYNDA ATKINS DL Appointed: 2022
  • MONICA RISAM Appointed: 2020
  • PAUL HARRIS Appointed: 2018
  • PATSY WILKINSON Appointed: 2021
  • PAUL ASTRUC Appointed: 2023
  • PHILIP DAVIES Appointed: 2023
  • STEVEN LEE Appointed: 2023
Legal constitution
  • Charity registered in England & Wales on 10/07/1977, number: 219279
Gift Aid
  • Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Event History
Other Regulators
  • Care Quality Commission
Policies in force
  • Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
  • Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
  • Complaints handling
  • Complaints policy and procedures
  • Conflicting interests
  • Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
  • Financial reserves policy and procedures
  • Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
  • Internal risk management policy and procedures
  • Investing charity funds policy and procedures
  • Investment
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
  • Social media policy and procedures
  • Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
  • Trustee expenses policy and procedures
  • Volunteer management
Filing Record
20 returns made; all on time
Recent reorganisation events:
  • Asset transfer in from THE JUNE STEVENS FOUNDATION on 22/07/2020
Main office

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
199 BOROUGH HIGH STREET
LONDON
SE1 1AA

Objectives

(A) TO RELIEVE NEED AND TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF BENEFICIARIES (DEFINED IN CLAUSE 2) AND THEIR SPOUSES, CHILDREN AND DEPENDANTS;(B) TO RELIEVE NEED AND PROTECT THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF THE SPOUSES, CHILDREN, DEPENDANTS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF BENEFICIARIES WHO HAVE DIED OR BEEN SEVERLEY INJURED;(C) TO RELIEVE SUFFERING, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS TO SPOUSES, CHILDREN AND DEPENDANTS CAUSED BY THE ABSENCE OF THOSE SERVING IN THE ROYAL NAVY, ARMY AND RAF ON REGULAR, RESERVE OR AUXILIARY ENGAGEMENTS;(D) TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SCHEMES FOR THE RESETTLEMENT, REHABILITATION, RETRAINING AND SHELTERED EMPLOYMENT OF BENEFICIARIES AND THEIR SPOUSES, CHILDREN AND DEPENDANTS;(E) TO PROMOTE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE COMMEMORATION OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED WHILST ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

Data Sources

Charity Commission for England and Wales
360 Giving

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