Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Armed forces Charities

Discover 459 Armed forces charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

459
Charities
£1,200,574,220
Total Income
£2,354,067
Avg Income
72.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Salvation Army

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Social welfare

A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.

Latest Income: £338,297,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

The Salvation Army Social Work Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of lives

The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters

Latest Income: £239,727,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
View Details

The Royal British Legion

Armed forces

To safeguard the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. One of the largest membership organisations in the UK, recognised as the custodians of Remembrance and also run the annual Poppy Appeal.

Latest Income: £168,476,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing

RELIEVING THE NEED, SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF THOSE SERVING OR HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS THROUGH- WELFARE ADVICE AND SUPPORT- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE/WELFARE SERVICES- HOUSING-SPECIALIST SERVICES TO MEET UNMET NEEDS OF ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY

Latest Income: £105,826,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

The Salvation Army International Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice

THE CHARITY'S MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE TO CONTINUE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGH EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SALVATION ARMY TERRITORIES, FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS RELIEF, WORKING IN COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS CLOSE TO THE FAMILY UNIT AND FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Latest Income: £81,784,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

Royal Star & Garter

Armed forces, Health, Housing

Provide residential nursing care and therapy services to disabled ex-Service men and women and their partners or spouses

Latest Income: £25,999,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd.

Armed forces, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

To provide quality care and support to members of the ex-Service community and to help disadvantaged men and women find meaningful and sustained employment

Latest Income: £24,418,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
View Details

The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body

Armed forces, Housing, Social care

The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes.

Latest Income: £21,646,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

Combat Stress

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health

The Charity provides relief of need and advancement of health of veterans and others in the Armed Forces Network, which includes members of the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (and regular reserves, volunteer reserves, and sponsored reserves of these bodies), and their families, dependents and support network, who have or have had mental health issues.

Latest Income: £14,100,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
View Details

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (grand Fleet And Kindred Funds)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people.

Latest Income: £12,460,971
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

The Royal Cambridge Home

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care

The Charity provides residential care for women and men who have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and women and men who can be considered to be or have been dependent on a man or woman who has served in the Armed Forces of The Crown. The Charity also offers Day Respite Care to men and women living locally.

Latest Income: £12,400,417
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
View Details

The Victory (services) Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Residential Club for Servicemen and Women both serving and ex-service and their families providing accommodation,restaurants,conference,banqueting,exhibition and social events to members and others.

Latest Income: £11,861,419
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
View Details

The National Army Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

To interpret and communicate the objects in the Museum's care in ways which inspire, provide enjoyment and provoke questions from the NAM's users.By so doing show the impact of the British Army on the making of Britain from the Middle Ages to the present day and on the role of Britain in the world.

Latest Income: £9,590,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
View Details

The Church Army

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Religion

We are a mission-focused community of people transforming lives and neighbourhoods through the work of evangelists, staff and volunteers. We are committed to sharing the Christian faith through words and action in a variety of contexts across the British Isles and Ireland. Our evangelists and staff work beyond church buildings among some of the most broken, rejected and hurting people in society.

Latest Income: £7,144,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, Society

The Association is dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the Army Cadet Force, a national, military themed, voluntary youth movement open to boys and girls of all backgrounds and abilities. In providing educational, adventurous, competitve and social activities the Association's key priorities are citizenship development, leadership training, and confidence building.

Latest Income: £5,962,552
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
View Details

Honourable Artillery Company

Armed forces, Social welfare

Support of the HAC Regiment (a Reserve Unit of the Army), a Detachment of the City of London Special Constabulary, Benevolent Fund and ceremonial Sub-units (The Pikemen & Musketeers and the Light Cavalry), Conservation of the Company's Estate and Preservation of the Company's Treasures; by assisting with recruitment, Sustaining Company Membership and ensuring Long-Term Sustainability.

Latest Income: £5,378,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
View Details

Royal British Legion Poppy Factory

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.

Latest Income: £4,767,358
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
View Details

Nautilus Welfare Fund

Armed forces, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care

We provide welfare services to needy Merchant Navy seafarers and their dependants. This is achived by :-the provision of accommodation and support for those who are able to live independentley in Mariners Park Estate - the provision of residential,nursing and respite care in the Mariners Park Care Home- the provision of annual,one off grants and a caseworker service

Latest Income: £4,752,684
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
View Details

The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund

Armed forces

To provide pensions and lump sum retirement grants for all commissioned officers of The Salvation Army according to the Salvation Army Act (1963)

Latest Income: £4,364,074
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
View Details

Merchant Navy Welfare Board

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

Umbrella charity co-ordinating and supporting the welfare work of maritime charities assisting merchant seafarers and their families in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.

Latest Income: £3,980,539
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

The Army Central Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

The Army Central Fund promotes the efficiency of the British Army by providing charitable funds to improve the well-being of serving personnel and their immediate families. The Board considers applications from the Army and from charities that support the Army. We do not accept applications from individuals and we are not able to support the veteran community.

Latest Income: £2,865,480
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

Royal Artillery Charitable Fund

Armed forces, Charitable activities

Promoting efficiency and welfare of all ranks serving in the Royal Artillery, incl TA. Relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Artillery and their dependants who are in need Grants to soldiers and officers, serving or retired who are in need.

Latest Income: £2,359,138
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Provision of housing for RAF personnel who face medical retirement from the RAF following a serious disabling accident or illness, and for the families of those who die whilst serving

Latest Income: £2,166,411
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
View Details

The Royal Naval Benevolent Society For Officers

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Founded in 1739 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1838, the Society grants financial relief to officers and former officers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS and their Reserves, and including spouses, former spouses, and families in need. In the last year grants just in excess of £500,000 were made. Additionally many hours are spent signposting, offering advice or a friendly ear.

Latest Income: £1,745,423
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
View Details

The Soldiers' And Aviators' Scripture Readers Association

Armed forces

Spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ among the personnel in the British Army and Royal Air Force. Encouragement of Christians in the British Army and Royal Air Force to grow in their faith.

Latest Income: £1,664,962
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details
Page 1 of 19 Next

Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many armed forces charities are there in the UK?

There are 459 registered armed forces charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the armed forces charities by income?

The Salvation Army is the largest by latest reported annual income (£338.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of armed forces charities?

Armed forces charities reported a combined annual income of £1.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for armed forces charities?

Across all armed forces charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 72.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of armed forces charities?

Armed forces charities have an average annual income of £2.4m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.