Armed forces Charities That specialise in Army
Discover 141 Armed forces charities that specialise in army. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Salvation Army
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Social welfareA 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.
The Salvation Army Social Work Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of livesThe 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
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association - Forces Help
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, HousingRELIEVING 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
The Salvation Army International Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Crime and JusticeTHE 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.
Royal Star & Garter
Armed forces, Health, HousingProvide residential nursing care and therapy services to disabled ex-Service men and women and their partners or spouses
Combat Stress
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe 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.
The Royal Cambridge Home
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe 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.
The National Army Museum
Armed forces, HeritageTo 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.
The Church Army
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, ReligionWe 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.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyThe 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.
Honourable Artillery Company
Armed forces, Social welfareSupport 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.
The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund
Armed forcesTo provide pensions and lump sum retirement grants for all commissioned officers of The Salvation Army according to the Salvation Army Act (1963)
The Army Central Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupThe 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.
Royal Artillery Charitable Fund
Armed forces, Charitable activitiesPromoting 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.
The Soldiers' And Aviators' Scripture Readers Association
Armed forcesSpreading 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.
Royal Engineers Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty. To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to the Army Benevolent Fund and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
Army Flying Museum Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureTHE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC MUSEUM RECORDING AND EXHIBITING ALL ASPECTS OF FLYING IN THE BRITISH ARMY BOTH PRESENT AND PAST.
Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs
Armed forces, Housing, Religion, Social careTo support the moral component of HM Armed Forces, particularly through the operation of amenity centres in or near military bases in the UK and overseas. To support veteran Armed Forces personnel and their dependants, usually through sheltered housing. To support the CofE in the delivery of its spiritual and charitable objectives across Defence.
The Special Air Service Regimental Association
Armed forcesTo promote the efficiency of the regiment and provide welfare in various forms, medical, training and relocation assistance, together with the organisation of reunions and communications with members.
The Women's Royal Army Corps Association (incorporating Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps And Auxiliary Territorial Service Comrades Association)
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesMaintaining contact between former members of the QMAAC, ATS and WRAC and women still serving in the ARMY.Fostering esprit de Corps, comradeship and welfare.To relieve those in need by making grants or providing or paying for goods, services or facilities for them.
The Queen's Royal Hussars (the Queen's Own And Royal Irish) Regimental Charity
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Social welfareIncome is applied at the discretion of the trustees: In relieving individuals who are serving or former members of the regiment or former regiments and dependents who are in conditions of need., hardship or distress, by making grants to money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce need, hardship or distress.
Colonel W H Whitbread Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Education, Leisure1. The promotion of education and in particular, charitable organisations which support education, welfare and scholarships for the underprivileged or suffering.2. Charitable organisations which support certain amateur sports and sporting endeavour.3. Charitable organisations which support the health and welfare of soldiers.4. Charitable organisations which support conservation projects.
Grenadier Guards Association
Armed forces, Charitable activitiesProvision of grants to former Grenadiers and their dependants
Berlin Infantry Brigade Memorial Trust Fund
Armed forces, Charitable activities, LeisureThe trust aims to make soldiering fun. It does this by making a very wide range of grants to units, formations & individuals. These are mainly, but not exclusively, in support of adventurous training or sport not paid for out of public moneys.
The Light Dragoons Regimental Charity
Armed forces, Social welfareThe charity exists to provide support to the members and former members of the Regiment and it's antecedent Regiments by way of offering assisstance to those in need, suffering hardship or distress by way of grants, gifts or payments for services or facilities. preserving the traditions of the Regiments and fostering espirit de corps within the serving Regiment and the Regimental Association.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many army armed forces charities are there in the UK?
There are 141 registered army armed forces charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the army 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 army armed forces charities?
Army 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 army armed forces charities?
Across all army 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 army armed forces charities?
Army 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.