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The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund

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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund

The Objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit- 1. the relief of poverty or assisting those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage of those former members of the Ulster Defence Regiment or members or former members of the Royal Irish Regiment who are serving or have served on a similar limited commitment of service as the members of the Ulster Defence Regiment (“Home Service Conditions of Service”) and their widows, widowers, dependents and families (the “Beneficiaries”); and 2. the advancement of human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations), conflict resolution and reconciliation among the beneficiaries. The …

Founded
Headquarters
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 87%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · ccni (FY2025)
£0.91
Program£0.91
Administration£0.02
91% to programs beats the peer average (87%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund is a registered health nonprofit based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is NIC107024. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £270K in annual revenue.

The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund's official registration number is NIC107024, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund has £270K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for health charities in United Kingdom. Administrative costs account for 2% of expenses. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It has £270K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit- 1. the relief of poverty or assisting those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage of those former members of the Ulster Defence Regiment or members or former members of the Royal Irish Regiment who are serving or have served on a similar limited commitment of service as the members of the Ulster Defence Regiment (“Home Service Conditions of Service”) and their widows, widowers, dependents and families (the “Beneficiaries”); and 2. the advancement of human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Nations conventions... The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of £270K is below the peer average of £1M.

You can verify The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund is based in Belfast in Northern Ireland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund was first registered in 2018, making it approximately 8 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
91% to programs
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2018
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund

What is The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund?
The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund is a health nonprofit organization based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The Objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit- 1. the relief of poverty or assisting those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage of those former members of the Ulster Defence Regiment or members or former members of the Royal Irish Regiment who are serving or have served on a similar limited commitment of service as the members of the Ulster Defence Regiment (“Home Service Conditions of Service”) and their widows, widowers, dependents and families (the “Beneficiaries”); and 2. the advancement of human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations), conflict resolution and reconciliation among the beneficiaries. The prevention or relief of poverty,The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Physical disabilities,Unemployed/low income,Victim support Education/training,Grant making,Medical/health/sickness,Relief of poverty,Welfare/benevolent
When was The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund founded?
The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund was founded in 2018.
Where is The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund located?
Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund trustworthy?
The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund's registration number?
Registration: NIC107024 (United Kingdom).
What is The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund's website?
https://www.udrbenfund.org.uk
Are donations to The Ulster Defence Regiment Benevolent Fund tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.