# THE ARMY DEPENDANTS&#x27; TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1064522
- **Other names:** THE SOLDIERS&#x27; DEPENDANTS FUND, ADT, The Army Bereavement Trust
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 22, 1997
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1064522


## Contact

- **Address:** Baker Room, Old Police House, Town Hall, New Road, BRIXHAM, Devon
- **Postcode:** TQ5 8TA
- **Phone:** 01980 345880
- **Email:** office@armydependantstrust.org
- **Website:** https://www.armydependantstrust.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROMOTION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMY THROUGH THE RELIEF OF DEPENDANTS OF DECEASED SOLDIERS OR OFFICERS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER OF PRIORITY:(A) THE DEPENDANTS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CHARITY;(B) THE DEPENDANTS OF DECEASED SOLDIERS OR OFFICERS.(2) THE TRUSTEES MAY ASSIST DEPENDANTS BY:(A) THE PROVISION OF IMMEDIATE GRANTS; AND(B) THE RELIEF OF DEPENDANTS WHO ARE IN NEED BY VIRTUE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, SICKNESS, DISABILITY OR THE EFFECTS OF OLD AGE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, LOANS, GIFTS, PENSIONS OR OTHERWISE.(3) IF AND IN SO FAR AS THE INCOME IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE OBJECT IN SUB CLAUSE (1) ABOVE, THE TRUSTEES MAY APPLY IT:(A) IN MAKING GRANTS TO THE ARMY BENEVOLENT FUND (211645) FOR ITS GENERAL PURPOSES; OR(B) FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING OR WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE BRITISH ARMY, OR THEIR DEPENDANTS, IN ANY CHARITABLE WAYS.

**Activities:** 1.  To promote the efficiency of the Army by providing immediate financial relief of persons who are in a condition of need, hardship or distress and are the dependants or next of kin of a deceased soldier or officer.2.  If and insofar as trustees cannot apply the income for the object above, they will apply it in making grants to the ABF The Soldiers&#x27; Charity for their general purposes.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Geography

- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Maj Gen Jonathan Chestnutt CBE** | Chair | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| BRIGADIER CHRISTOPHER COLES CBE |  | Jan. 19, 2017 |
| Brian Alvin |  | Oct. 26, 2017 |
| Brigadier Melissa Emmett MBE |  | Dec. 13, 2024 |
| Christopher Palmer OBE |  | Dec. 13, 2024 |
| Colonel Michael SYKES OBE |  | March 31, 2017 |
| Colonel Newton Astbury |  | Sept. 29, 2016 |
| Nikki Peterson |  | Dec. 13, 2024 |




