# FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1093387
- **Other names:** FIRE SERVICES NATIONAL BENEVOLENT FUND
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Aug. 12, 2002
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1093387


## Contact

- **Address:** Fire Fighters Charity, Marine Court, Fitzalan Road, LITTLEHAMPTON, West Sussex
- **Postcode:** BN17 5NF
- **Phone:** 01903 736063
- **Email:** administration@firefighterscharity.org.uk
- **Website:** www.firefighterscharity.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** The Objects of the Charity are (1) such charitable purposes as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine (including, without limitation, the relief of poverty; the advancement of health or the saving of lives) for those persons having a direct or indirect association with the fire services community (‘the beneficiary class’) as defined in the Charity’s rules and (2)  the relief of Burns survivors by the provision only of rehabilitation, and advisory services as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.

**Activities:** The Charity provides services that enhance the quality of life of the fire services community through a range of support to meet their mental, physical and social needs.

**Area of benefit:** NATIONAL AND OVERSEAS




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Isle Of Man
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £11219619 | £12318707 | £49755994 | 211 |
| March 31, 2024 | £10110225 | £11732501 | £31610920 | 206 |
| March 31, 2023 | £9645327 | £11935714 | £32171740 | 0 |
| March 31, 2022 | £9561165 | £9838926 | £34697302 | 182 |
| March 31, 2021 | £8272358 | £8743323 | £33812928 | 190 |



## Trustees

- **JOHN MARTIN BAINES** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 8, 2018
- Aidan Patrick Jennings — appointed Nov. 10, 2025
- Deborah Christie — appointed July 31, 2025
- GEORGE HOWAT WOOD — appointed Nov. 8, 2018
- John Andrew Buckley — appointed Nov. 10, 2025
- Karen Hillivi McHugh — appointed July 31, 2025
- NEIL GIBBINS — appointed Nov. 8, 2018
- Peter John Connolly — appointed Nov. 15, 2023
- Roger Simon Thomas — appointed Nov. 17, 2022
- Ross Fraser Haggart — appointed Nov. 17, 2021
- SIMON GERALD ROUTH-JONES — appointed Nov. 8, 2018
- Sarah June O'Donnell — appointed Nov. 10, 2025
- Stephen Edward Jamieson — appointed July 31, 2025
- Stephen Martin Julian Tolan — appointed Nov. 18, 2020