What is the financial size of THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION?

THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £13,718,958 and total expenditure of £12,563,853.

How does THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 47.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 52.3% 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 VETERANS' FOUNDATION?

THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION employs 7 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Does THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION 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 VETERANS' FOUNDATION

#1166953

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.veteransfoundation.org.uk

The veterans' foundation raises funds and then provides grants to british armed forces charities, and associated charitable activities, who are actively helping veterans, and their dependants, who are in need.

Registered address

Thistle Court (Room 5), Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DD

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£13,718,958

Expenditure

All activities

£12,563,853

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£1,839,254

Total Assets

Gross assets

£4,294,721

Working Capital

Liquidity

£2,205,471

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.8 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

29.2%

Median: 8.2%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

47.7%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

95.9%

Median: 87.1%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

2.1x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

14.9%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

98.5%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

27.2%

Median: 8.7%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

47.7%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

2.1%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.2%

Grant Making

% given away

94.9%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

57.2%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.8 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

1.5%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 9594

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

29.2%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

27.2%

Volatility

Stable

14.9%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£1,959,851

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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