The Cavalry Fund

The 1st Hussars Cavalry Fund operates via a Board of Directors who are volunteers and are responsible to ensure that the funds are allocated and spent according to approved projects and follow the objectives of the Corporation, adhering to all requirements under the CRA and Industry Canada.

Volunteers consist of permanent appointed members (CO, RSM, HCol, HLCol, President 1H Association, President Regimental Advisory Council), and rotating members (mix of retired military and non-military volunteers).

As a registered charity, The 1st Hussars Cavalry Fund’s objects or mandate as described in the “Letters of Incorporation” include:

•         the expense, writing and publishing a Regimental History;
•         the establishment and maintenance of a Museum;
•         the enhancement and maintenance of Regimental War Memorials including the tank “Holy Roller” in Victoria Park in London, and “Calamity” in Sarnia;
•         the maintenance of the 1st Hussars Honour Roll in the City Hall in London, Ontario;
•         the relief of poverty and distress;
•         the provision of educational bursaries;
•         the reception and maintenance in trust in perpetuity of gifts, donations, memorabilia, accouterments and artifacts on behalf of the 1st Hussars Regiment or              any unit thereof; 
•         the fostering, maintenance and promotion of the traditions, efficiency and wellbeing of the Military Services of Canada.

Donating to the 1st Hussars Cavalry Fund?

• Funds are derived through individual or corporate donations and sponsors or partners.
• Large fund-raising campaigns are usually project driven, for example the preservation of HOLY ROLLER tank in Victoria Park in London and are specific to that project. 
• Donations can be made via Canada Helps website, cheques or transfer directly to the Treasurer or to any member of the Executive for the Treasurer.
• Donors can specify a specific project or activity that they want to see their donations used for: general (goes to greatest need), museum, boots on the beach, HOLY ROLLER, cavalry troop, in memoriam, or write in a project eg. medal mounting project for the museum.

The 1st Hussars Cavalry Fund has begun its newest endeavour for those who are interested in including the Cavalry Fund as part of their estate planning, the 1st Hussars Cavalry Fund Legacy Program. Please find more information on the program attached. 

The document is fillable in Microsoft Word, or alternatively you can print it out and mail to the Treasurer.

Your Legacy Is Our Legacy document (PDF Format)

Your Legacy Is Our Legacy document (MS Word Format) 

How are the donations spent? 

Donated funds are used for the benefit of the soldiers, veterans and families of the 1st Hussars Regiment, and those veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) within our community. Adhering to the objects or mandate of the Letters of Incorporation, support is provided across four major pillars:

The 1st Hussars Cavalry Fund recognizes and thanks the many donors and sponsors for their generosity and support over the years

Our Sponsors

Militex Coatings Inc.
Col. James G. Thompson
Col. A. B. Conron Estate
Col. John C. Drake
Col. Andre Maas
1st Hussars Association