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title: "The Guards Parachute Association — check charity number 1188482 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Guards Parachute Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188482. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Treasurer, Maj William Style. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-guards-parachute-association
retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:37:20.761Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Guards Parachute Association is a registered charity (number 1188482) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £13,434 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about The Guards Parachute Association?

Registered charity number

1188482

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Treasurer, Maj William Style

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£13,434

Website

[www.guardsparachuteassociation.co.uk](http://www.guardsparachuteassociation.co.uk/)

## What does The Guards Parachute Association do?

The Guards Parachute Association (GPA) supports all Guardsmen who have served or are currently serving in Airborne Forces (ABF). The GPA provides financial and spiritual support. The GPA aims to ensure that all members have access to support regardless of where they live and we provide a UK-wide network to ensure members are looked after.

## What causes is The Guards Parachute Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Guards Parachute Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Guards Parachute Association is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Guards Parachute Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Guards Parachute Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188482) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is The Guards Parachute Association's charity number?

The Guards Parachute Association's charity number is 1188482. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1188482?

Search 1188482 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does The Guards Parachute Association do?

The Guards Parachute Association (GPA) supports all Guardsmen who have served or are currently serving in Airborne Forces (ABF). The GPA provides financial and spiritual support. The GPA aims to ensure that all members have access to support regardless of where they live and we provide a UK-wide network to ensure members are looked after.

Does The Guards Parachute Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Guards Parachute Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Guards Parachute Association?

The Guards Parachute Association's website is http://www.guardsparachuteassociation.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188482).