Regimental Charity of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King'S, Lancashire and Border)

The Regimental Charity of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border), established in 2006 following the regiment's formation from the King's Own Royal Border Regiment, The King's Regiment, and The Queen's Lancashire Regiment, is dedicated to upholding the welfare, interests, and heritage of its serving and retired members, along with their families and dependants. Rooted in North West England's military history, it embodies values of loyalty, comradeship, duty, and remembrance, providing lifelong benevolence support to alleviate hardship, aid transitions to civilian life, and preserve regimental traditions through targeted grants rather than broad philanthropy.

It funds welfare initiatives like emergency hardship relief, housing adaptations for the injured or disabled, rehabilitation for wounded, injured, or sick personnel, support for bereaved families, and heritage projects including memorials, museums, commemorative events, and regimental associations. Grants sustain community connections, crisis aid, and historical assets, exclusively for those affiliated with the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment or its antecedents, prioritising need-driven assistance over general causes.

Eligibility is strictly regimental: current or former members, families, and linked organisations, with a focus on historic areas like Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Liverpool, and surrounding districts, though UK-wide support is available regardless of residence. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—it's invite-only, with trustees identifying needs via internal networks like welfare officers. Decisions occur at quarterly meetings, with no fixed deadlines or open calls. Typical grants range from £500–£5,000 for individuals to £10,000–£20,000 for projects; it excludes unrelated civilian organisations, core funding for non-affiliates, and large generalist charities, distinguishing it as a niche regimental lifeline.