Royal Engineers Association
Rea, The Sapper Charity
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 258322
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Aug. 21, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- June 3, 1969
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- The Royal Engineers Association
Ravelin Building
Brompton Barracks
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4UG
Contact
- Phone
- 01634 847005
- ken.kirk@reahq.org.uk
- Website
reahq.org.uk
Activities
To provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty. To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to the Army Benevolent Fund and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
Objects: A. To Promote And Support The Corps Among Members Of The Association In The Following Ways:(1) By Fostering Esprit De Corps And A Spirit Of Comradeship And Service.(2) By Maintaining An Awareness Of Corps Traditions.(3) By Acting As A Link Between Serving And Retired Members Of The Corps.b. To Provide Financial And Other Assistance To Serving And Former Members Of The Corps, Their Spouses, Widows, Widowers And Dependants Who Are In Need Through Poverty.c. To Make Grants, Within Association Guidelines, To The Army Benevolent Fund And To Other Charities That Further The Objectives Of The Association.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment, Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups
Geography
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | Aug. 21, 2026On time | £1,731,738 | £1,989,007 | £12,687,031 | 20 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Aug. 20, 2025On time | £1,437,036 | £1,966,681 | £12,095,451 | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Sept. 18, 2024On time | £2,436,674 | £2,398,573 | £12,163,258 | 8 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | June 2, 2023On time | £1,359,139 | £1,903,521 | £12,091,630 | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | July 12, 2022On time | £1,326,966 | £1,445,496 | £14,412,630 | 6 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | July 28, 2021 | £1,180,812 | £1,400,408 | £13,391,394 | 6 |
Documents
| Year end | Accounts | Annual report | Annual return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | View |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Maj Gen A S Dickinson CBE (Chair) | July 16, 2015 |
| Col retd Jonathan Mark Ruddy | Oct. 14, 2021 |
| Col Claire James RE | Aug. 27, 2019 |
| Colin Basnett CBE | Aug. 30, 2019 |
| Colonel Guy Cheesman ADC | Feb. 24, 2026 |
| Craig Smith | April 24, 2026 |
| Jeffrey Jupp KC | Aug. 27, 2019 |
| Lord Lancaster Mark Lancaster TD PC | Oct. 12, 2022 |
| Lt Col Retd. Martin James Heffer TD RE | Aug. 31, 2016 |
| Matt Bazeley OBE | May 9, 2023 |
| Rowan Adams | Feb. 27, 2023 |
Linked charities
- The R.e. Kitchener Scholarships Fund (258322-1)