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The Veterans' Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About The Veterans' Foundation

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.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar community development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 53%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.53
Program expenses£0.53 (£9.5 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Veterans' Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is 1166953. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £17M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

The Veterans' Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

The Veterans' Foundation is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Veterans' Foundation has £17M in annual revenue. It allocates 53% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £275K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Veterans' Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £17M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Veterans' Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Veterans' Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 53% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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. The Veterans' Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among community development charities registered in United Kingdom: The Veterans' Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 53% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £17M is well above the peer average of £275K.

The Veterans' Foundation is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
53% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

AN
Andrew Mark Bull Anderson
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew M••• B••• A•••••••
Trustee
CA
Catherine V••••••• S••••••
Trustee
CA
Catriona W•••• C••••••• L••••
Trustee
CE
Celia P•• L••• L••
Trustee
GU
Guy G••••• C•••••••••
Trustee
JA
James E••••• B••••
Trustee
MA
Margaret A••• P•••••
Trustee
ST
Steven P••• S••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Veterans’ Foundation marks 10 years with more than £37 million awarded in grants - Pathfinder International Magazine

pathfinderinternational.co.uk · · Positive

Royal Naval Association minibuses transport WWII veterans to VE Day 81 reception at Number 10 Downing Street as £30,000 Veterans’ Foundation funding secures vital transport service - Cobseo - The Confederation of Service Charities

www.cobseo.org.uk · · Neutral

Veterans’ Foundation marks 10 years after awarding more than £37 million to organisations supporting the armed forces community - Cobseo - The Confederation of Service Charities

www.cobseo.org.uk · · Positive

Edinburgh veteran charity awards £37 million to support former Armed Forces community - The Herald

www.heraldscotland.com · · Positive

£30k grant backs life changing support for homeless veterans | Salisbury And Avon | In Print & Online - Salisbury & Avon Gazette

salisburyandavon.co.uk · · Positive

Another important step forward for charity supporting veterans - Lynn News

www.lynnnews.co.uk · · Neutral

Foundation appoints five new trustees to support next phase of growth - Third Force News

tfn.scot · · Positive

Veterans’ Foundation to launch new Major Grants Programme in March 2026 - Pathfinder International Magazine

pathfinderinternational.co.uk · · Positive

Scarborough Youngsters Look To Squash Veterans' Problems - This is the Coast

www.thisisthecoast.co.uk · · Neutral

ALABARÉ thanks Veterans’ Foundation for helping to break the cycle of homelessness for 170 veterans - Cobseo - The Confederation of Service Charities

www.cobseo.org.uk · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Veterans’ Foundation marks 10 years with more than £37 million awarded in grants - Pathfinder International Magazine
May 2026
pathfinderinternational.co.uk
Royal Naval Association minibuses transport WWII veterans to VE Day 81 reception at Number 10 Downing Street as £30,000
May 2026
www.cobseo.org.uk
Veterans’ Foundation marks 10 years after awarding more than £37 million to organisations supporting the armed forces co
May 2026
www.cobseo.org.uk
Edinburgh veteran charity awards £37 million to support former Armed Forces community - The Herald
May 2026
www.heraldscotland.com
£30k grant backs life changing support for homeless veterans | Salisbury And Avon | In Print & Online - Salisbury & Avon
Apr 2026
salisburyandavon.co.uk
Another important step forward for charity supporting veterans - Lynn News
Apr 2026
www.lynnnews.co.uk
Foundation appoints five new trustees to support next phase of growth - Third Force News
Mar 2026
tfn.scot
Veterans’ Foundation to launch new Major Grants Programme in March 2026 - Pathfinder International Magazine
Mar 2026
pathfinderinternational.co.uk
Scarborough Youngsters Look To Squash Veterans' Problems - This is the Coast
Feb 2026
www.thisisthecoast.co.uk
ALABARÉ thanks Veterans’ Foundation for helping to break the cycle of homelessness for 170 veterans - Cobseo - The Confe
Feb 2026
www.cobseo.org.uk
Form filed
£17.3M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£13.7M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£10.6M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£9.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£6.7M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other community development in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Veterans' Foundation This page 83 £17.3 million 53%
Booktrust 89 £12.4 million 91%
Pss (uk) 89 £23.8 million 100%
Birmingham Voluntary Service Council 87 £17.0 million 98%
Ymca Brunel Group 87 £10.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Veterans' Foundation

What is The Veterans' Foundation?
The Veterans' Foundation is a community development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. 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.
When was The Veterans' Foundation founded?
The Veterans' Foundation was founded in 2016.
Where is The Veterans' Foundation located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Veterans' Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 53% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Veterans' Foundation trustworthy?
The Veterans' Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong 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 Veterans' Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 1166953 (United Kingdom).
What is The Veterans' Foundation's website?
https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk
Are donations to The Veterans' Foundation 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.