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British Forces Foundation
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
Official record Companies House · updated 27th September 2026 · Sources
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Who leads it
- Steel, David George, Vice Admiral SirDirector · since 2025
- Andrew Kerry PikeDirector · since 2024
- Katharine PooleyDirector · since 2021
- Allan David Mcdonald ThomsonDirector · since 2016
- Matthew John Gethin WilesDirector · since 2015
- James William Charles MoirDirector · since 2013
- Sir James Gerald Douglas HowarthDirector · since 2009
- Clayton Pearson, Peter Thomas, Lieutenant GeneralDirector · since 2006
- Katherine Maria JenkinsDirector · since 2006
- Rt Hon Lord George Islay Macneil RobertsonDirector · since 2004
- Mark James Alexander CannSecretary · since 2004
Previous officers 27
- Neil Simpson 2025-2026 View profile
- Jones, Phil David, Lieutenant General 2022-2025 View profile
- Michael Stanion 2022-2025 View profile
- Michael Turnbull 2020-2022 View profile
- Nicholas Richard Sharland 2017-2020 View profile
- Steven Paul Cass 2013-2017 View profile
- Peter Lionel Raleigh Hewitt 2013-2014 View profile
- Evans, Timothy Paul, Major General 2012-2013 View profile
- Casey, Terence, Warrant Officer 2012-2013 View profile
- Michelle Sylvia Scrimgeour 2012-2013 View profile
- Marriott, Patrick Claude, Maj Gen 2009-2012 View profile
- Rutherford-Jones, David John, Major General 2007-2009 View profile
- Duncan, Alastair David Arton, Major General 2005-2008 View profile
- Ritchie, Andrew Stephenson, Major General 2002-2012 View profile
- Paul Richard Gregg 2002-2004 View profile
- Sir James Francis Perowne 2002-2022 View profile
- Gyles Daubeney Brandreth 2002-2007 View profile
- Guthrie, Charles Ronald Llewelyn, Field Marshal the Lord 2001-2003 View profile
- Crwys Williams, David Owen, Air Vice Marshal 1999-2015 View profile
- James Cameron Davidson 1999-2013 View profile
- Sir Rex Masterman Hunt 1999-2002 View profile
- Denaro, Arthur George, Major General 1999-2003 View profile
- Slater, Jock, Admiral Sir 1999-2002 View profile
- Laurence Mansfield 1999-2023 View profile
- City Road Registrars Limited 1999-1999 View profile
- Great Portland Street Registrars Limited 2000-2002 View profile
- Barry Leighton 1999-2000 View profile
Directors and secretaries as filed at Companies House.
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About
- What it does
- Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.; Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
- Incorporated
- 30/03/1999
- Registered office
- Pewsey
- Also a registered charity
- British Forces Foundation
Ownership
Owned by (1) iOwned byIndividuals and companies registered as having significant control over this company, from the Companies House PSC (persons with significant control) register. People whose ownership could not be confirmed to one individual are not listed as confirmed owners.
- Mark James Alexander Cann
significant influence, significant influence (trust), significant influence (firm) · notified 2017-03-01
Group
- British Forces Foundation
is controlled by Mark James Alexander Cann
Evidence
active significant influence, significant influence (trust), significant influence (firm) · notified 2017-03-01 · source: Companies House PSC register
Ultimately controlled by Mark James Alexander Cann.
3 other companies in this group
Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.
Grants received
2 grants · £30,000 total360Giving data, published by funders. Coverage only includes funders who publish their grants to 360Giving, so these figures are a floor, not a complete picture.
Top funders
- Ministry of Defence · £20,000
- The National Lottery Community Fund · £10,000
Most recent
- Ministry of Defence
- The National Lottery Community Fund
Board analysis
Board DNA
How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Companies House officer record: the current directors only, past directors excluded.
10 directors on the board
- Matthew John Gethin Wiles Director · appointed 2015
- Allan David Mcdonald Thomson Director · appointed 2016
- Katharine Pooley Director · appointed 2021
- Andrew Kerry Pike Director · appointed 2024
- Steel, David George, Vice Admiral Sir Director · appointed 2025
- Katherine Maria Jenkins Director · appointed 2006
- Rt Hon Lord George Islay Macneil Robertson Director · appointed 2004
- Sir James Gerald Douglas Howarth Director · appointed 2009
- James William Charles Moir Director · appointed 2013
- Clayton Pearson, Peter Thomas, Lieutenant General Director · appointed 2006
Directors past 6 years
- Matthew John Gethin Wiles Director · appointed 2015
- Allan David Mcdonald Thomson Director · appointed 2016
- Katherine Maria Jenkins Director · appointed 2006
- Rt Hon Lord George Islay Macneil Robertson Director · appointed 2004
- Sir James Gerald Douglas Howarth Director · appointed 2009
- James William Charles Moir Director · appointed 2013
- Clayton Pearson, Peter Thomas, Lieutenant General Director · appointed 2006
First-time vs portfolio directors
First-time (4)
- Katharine Pooley Director · appointed 2021
- Rt Hon Lord George Islay Macneil Robertson Director · appointed 2004
- James William Charles Moir Director · appointed 2013
- Clayton Pearson, Peter Thomas, Lieutenant General Director · appointed 2006
Portfolio (6)
- Matthew John Gethin Wiles Director · appointed 2015
- Allan David Mcdonald Thomson Director · appointed 2016
- Andrew Kerry Pike Director · appointed 2024
- Steel, David George, Vice Admiral Sir Director · appointed 2025
- Katherine Maria Jenkins Director · appointed 2006
- Sir James Gerald Douglas Howarth Director · appointed 2009
Also govern a charity
Left in the last 12 months
- Neil Simpson Director · appointed 2025 · resigned 2026
Where else this board sits iWhere else this board sitsThe charitable fields these directors govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this company and any charity it is the legal face of.
The sectors these directors govern in elsewhere. This company, and any charity it is the legal face of, are excluded - counting them would just tell you what you are already looking at.
Gaps to watch
- Several long-serving directors could step down together
- Narrow spread of sectors across the board
Where to look Suggested search: succession planning for long-tenured seats; directors from a wider range of sectors.
Sources
Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.
Record details
- Company number
- 03745373
- Status
- Active
- Type
- PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
- Accounts next due
- 31/12/2026
- Edition
- Register edition compiled 27th September 2026
- Labels
- Official record from Companies House · Calculated derived by Governance Register.
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