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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.

141
Charities
£1,134,387,673
Total Income
£2,429,096
Avg Income
76.5%
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
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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
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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
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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: £33,206,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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: £14,265,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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
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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
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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: £8,428,708
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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
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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
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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
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Royal Engineers Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,731,738
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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
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Army Flying Museum Limited

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure

THE 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.

Latest Income: £1,128,797
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs

Armed forces, Housing, Religion, Social care

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,094,706
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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 activities

Maintaining 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.

Latest Income: £520,240
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Mercian Regiment Museum (worcestershire)

Armed forces, Heritage

The Museum exists to tell the story of the Regiment's (and its predecessors' and successors') history and achievements by collecting, preserving and displaying the Regiment's collection of artifacts from its formation in 1694 to the present day for the benefit of present members of the Regiment, the residents of the County, those further afield with a specialised interest and visitors to the area.

Latest Income: £272,819
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards Regimental Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Heritage

Grants are made to help promote the efficiency of the Regiment, for the relief in need of all past and present members of the Regiment or its predecessors and their wives and widows, and for the advancement of education in respect of the history of the Regiment.

Latest Income: £174,842
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Military Intelligence Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

The primary objective is to uphold the traditions of the Int Corps and perpetuate its deeds. To be one of the most exciting and intriguing military museums in the country by sharing the secret of military intelligence with a wide audience and educating future generations. To connect our past with our future and present bringing cost-effective and measurable benefits to the army and the nation.

Latest Income: £157,038
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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The Parachute Regimental Association

Armed forces, Social welfare

To promote the efficiency of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces To relieve either generally or individually persons who are serving or who have served in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.The commemoration and remembrance of those members of Airborne Forces who have died while on active service

Latest Income: £149,784
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Charities In Connection With Royal Army Pay Corps

Armed forces, Social welfare

Foster esprit de corps among members of the former Royal Army Pay Corps; to relieve poverty and hardship where former personnel or their dependants find themselves in need; the commemoration, remembrance and encouragement of public recognition of the sacrifices made by members of the RAPC in the service of their Country.

Latest Income: £134,868
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association

Armed forces, Leisure

The UKPSA advances the amateur sport of practical shooting and dynamic marksmanship through instruction and practice in the use of firearms in competition. It develops shooting skills in His Majesty's subjects so that they are better fitted to serve their country in the Armed Forces, Territorial Army or any other organisation in which their services may be required in the defence of the realm.

Latest Income: £119,994
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Fusiliers Museum Of Northumberland

Armed forces, Arts, Heritage

To hold the regimental collection, preserving, safeguarding and displaying the articles to their best possible advantage.To apply funds at their disposal to acquire uniforms, medals, pictures, books, manuscripts, maps, documents and other articles suitable to enhance the collection.To uphold the traditions of the regiment.

Latest Income: £105,024
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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The Cheshire Military Museum

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Heritage

Museum dedicated to life and times of soldiers of The Cheshire Yeomanry, The 22nd (CHESHIRE) Regiment, The Mercian Regiment and C Sqn RMLY Exhibits show history of regiments raised in Cheshire spanning 3 Centuries.Assists in research for individuals tracing family history.Extra commemmorative exhibitions throughout the year.

Latest Income: £100,666
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust

Armed forces, Heritage

The Shropshire Regimental Museum/Soldiers of Shropshire Museum incorporates the traditions and history of all the former Shropshire Regiments. It collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of these Regiments. The Modern Army Display now includes a regularly updated display of the equipment and deployment of the successor Regiments.

Latest Income: £80,895
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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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 £1.1bn 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 76.5%. 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.