What is the financial size of THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION?

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £160,711,000 and total expenditure of £174,426,000.

How does THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 72.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 27.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION?

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION employs 1,774 staff members and is supported by 55,000 volunteers.

Does THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 1.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

#219279

Other•Major•Registered

www.britishlegion.org.uk

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.

Registered address

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

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£160,711,000

Expenditure

All activities

£174,426,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£102,892,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£383,679,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£14,570,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

7.1 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

9.3%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

72.5%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

40.5%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

3.3x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

8.5%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

42.1%

Median: 92.1%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

5.4%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

72.5%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.3%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.5%

Grant Making

% given away

1.5%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

6.6%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

7.1 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

57.7%

Government Reliance

% of income

1.0%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 4054

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

9.3%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

5.4%

Volatility

Stable

8.5%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

1,774

Volunteers

Volunteer count

55,000

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

31.0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£90,592

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

3.9%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

Income Sources

Assets vs Liabilities

5 Year Trend

Workforce Scale

Employees & Volunteers

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