Special Reconnaissance Regimental Association
Analysis
Special Reconnaissance Regimental Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides other finance and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Special Reconnaissance Regimental Association reported income of £970k and spending of £678k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £80k to £970k (+1106%), an average of +86% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 213%. Over the whole period it spent 57% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Special Reconnaissance Regimental Association sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Colchester School of Gymnastics (£970k), Entuk (£971k) and Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service (£969k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 64% and charitable activities 35%. Charitable activities took 74% of spending and raising funds 6.9%. Grants to other organisations totalled £341k. Reserves of £1.9m would cover about 27 months of spending at that rate. It employed 3 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 64%
- Charitable activities 35%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
The Charity has financially contributed towards respite and welfare associated activities or events that promote the well-being of the Regiment. The Charity remains in a position to provide financial support to former and serving members of the Regiment and their immediate families at a time of need. Income is generated from endorsed fundraising events and Benefactor or Corporate donations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester School of Gymnastics | Colchester | £970k |
| Entuk | London | £971k |
| Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service | Derbyshire | £969k |
| Wandsworth Care Alliance | London | £971k |