# THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 214015
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** June 25, 1963
- **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=214015


## Contact

- **Address:** Merville Barracks, Post Room, Circular Road South, Colchester
- **Postcode:** CO2 7UT
- **Phone:** 01206817073
- **Email:** secretary@prahq.com
- **Website:** www.theparachuteregimentalassociation.com



## Activities

**Objects:** (1)   TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT AND AIRBORNE FORCES BY ANY CHARITABLE MEANS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOSTERING ESPRIT DE CORPS AND MAINTAINING CONTACT BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS. (2) TO RELIEVE EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING OR WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT AND AIRBORNE FORCES OR THE DEPENDANTS OF SUCH PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS.(3) TO COMMEMORATE AND REMEMBER THOSE MEMBERS, OR FORMER MEMBERS, OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES OR SUFFERED INJURY, OR PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK OF LOSS OF LIFE OR INJURY, IN SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC.

**Activities:** To promote the efficiency of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces  To relieve either generally or individually persons who are serving or who have served in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.The commemoration and remembrance of those members of Airborne Forces who have died while on active service

**Area of benefit:** NATIONAL




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £84360 | £96961 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £87737 | £104442 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £108005 | £153818 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £131318 | £80857 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £85229 | £77441 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **LT COL Liam Cradden** (Chair) — appointed March 1, 2018
- Anthony Ellis — appointed April 18, 2020
- Brian Black — appointed May 1, 2021
- Christopher Brooksbank — appointed Oct. 1, 2022
- Christopher Jackson — appointed Aug. 12, 2024
- David Singletary — appointed March 27, 2015
- JOHN WILSON
- Kevin Eaton — appointed Oct. 17, 2025
- Michael Farrington — appointed April 20, 2024
- PAUL BRYANT
- Terence Wood — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- VICTOR THORN — appointed Jan. 1, 2019