# The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1124192 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1124192)
- Latest income: £3,807; spending £6,220
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Bromley, Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames, Merton, Sutton, Surrey
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parachute-regimental-association-croydon-branch

We have a social meeting every last Tuesday of the month where ex-airborne soldiers can meet and talk about old war stories. We also arrange memorial trips to Normandy and Arnhem for our ex WW2 Vets plus having a few social evenings, such as an Xmas Dance, a summer BBQ and a race night when it is possible. We also make donations to other military deserving causes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,807 | £6,220 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £9,694 | £9,302 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,886 | £6,324 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £8,504 | £7,562 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £10.6k | £11.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Please refer to the Parachute Regimental association (registered charity number 214015)

## What it funds

The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch reported income of £3,807 and spending of £6,220. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £40.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bromley, Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames, Merton and Sutton and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bromley, Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames, Merton and Sutton and 1 more area.

### Does The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch give each year?

The register does not break out The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £6,220. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,117 a year.

### How large is The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch?

In its latest reported year The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch reported income of £3,807 and spending of £6,220.


## Similar funders

- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [Henry Smith Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/henry-smith-charity) – 3 open schemes
- [BBC Children in Need](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bbc-children-in-need) – 1 open scheme
- [Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lloyds-bank-foundation-for-england-and-wales) – 1 open scheme
- [Nuffield Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nuffield-foundation) – 1 open scheme
- [Trust For London](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/trust-for-london) – 1 open scheme

## Guides

- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
- [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research)
- [Grants for charities in London: boroughs, City funders and what closes soon](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/grants-for-charities-in-london)