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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
£1,200,574,220
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 Royal Gurkha Rifles Trust

Armed forces

The charity makes a range of grants that support regimental activity that is not adequately or directly provided from public funds. The trustees recognise the benefits that this brings to the regiment and the Army in contributing to the creation and maintenance of morale.

Latest Income: £197,969
Areas of Operation: Brunei
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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King's Royal Hussars Regimental Trust

Armed forces, Social welfare

The promotion of the efficiency of Her Majesty's Army and in particular the Regiment and of any unit of the Regiment or the Regimental Association of the Regiment in such a manner as Trustees shall from time to time determine. The provision of financial assistance for former and serving members of the Regiment or former Regiments, or the dependents thereof who are in need, hardship or distress.

Latest Income: £171,155
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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: £165,682
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Memorial Of The Second Air Division United States Army Air Force

Armed forces, Arts

Maintenance of the Memorial Library at the Forum Norwich and the wing collections at various Libraries in Norfolk

Latest Income: £161,614
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
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: £130,583
Areas of Operation: Scotland
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: £127,642
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Landguard Fort Trust

Armed forces, Heritage

PROVIDING VISITORS WITH THE HISTORY OF LANDGUARD FORT WHICH IS PART OF THE HERITAGE OF ENGLAND INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS OF THE LIVES AND WORK OF THE SOLDIERS WHO LIVED THERE THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD 1750 TO 1956 INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS OF GUNS, DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORT AND RECREATIONS OF LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS.

Latest Income: £125,179
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
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: £121,351
Areas of Operation: Various
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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North Army Trust Fund

Armed forces

The North Army Trust Fund (NATF) is a Service (Non-Public) Fund. It is maintained to promote the efficiency and well being of units and serving members of the army and their dependants stationed in the Headquarters North area of responsibility, by providing funds that are available for their overall benefit.

Latest Income: £101,702
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Regimental Charity Of The Royal Dragoon Guards

Armed forces

Support for current and ex members of the Regiment and their dependents.

Latest Income: £84,440
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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: £84,360
Areas of Operation: Scotland
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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The London Scottish Regimental Trust

Armed forces, Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage

Pay all expenses incidental to the administration of the charity. After paying expenses income to be used to promote militiary efficiency of the unit. Make grants to museum and library of London Scottish.

Latest Income: £77,504
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Hospital Of Sir John Hawkins, Knight, In Chatham

Armed forces, Health, Housing

Under the Statutory Instrument of 1983 and Scheme Amendment of 1996, the provision of well maintained almshouse accommodation for the relief of needy or disabled persons who have served in the; Royal Navy, Royal Marines, WRNS QARNNS, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Merchant Navy, Army, Royal Air Force or has been employed in HM Dockyards on the construction, maintenance, refitting or repair of HM Ships.

Latest Income: £67,993
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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The Society For Army Historical Research

Armed forces, Arts, Heritage

The objects of the society shall be the encouragement of army historical research, and the promotion and maintenance of regimental and military traditions including:- a) Research, (b) Quarterly Publication of a Journal contaning original articles, military manuscripts and other material, advice and encouragement to those interested including students, and a lecture programme

Latest Income: £62,248
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Museum Of The Mercian Regiment (worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Collection)

Armed forces, Heritage

To collect, preserve and display items relating to the History of the Regiment and to provide information to the public

Latest Income: £61,028
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Queen Street School Preservation Trust

Armed forces, Education, Facilities, Heritage

The Trust manages the Wilderspin National School, focused on the life of Samuel Wilderspin, which has museum status and is an educational, heritage and community centre for the people of Barton, visitors, schools and educational historians. The Trust also manages The Joseph Wright Centre, the former Salvation Army Citadel next door, which is being developed into a venue for the performing arts.

Latest Income: £58,639
Areas of Operation: North Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Museum Of Army Music

Armed forces, Arts, Education, Heritage

Military Museum for Army Music

Latest Income: £57,093
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Derby And Derbyshire Disabled Soldiers Settlement

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Social welfare

TO APPLY IN RELIEVING EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY DISABLED EX-SERVICEMEN BORN IN THE COUNTY OF DERBYSHIRE OR RESIDENT THEREIN AND THEIR DEPENDANTS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY OR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES CALCULATED TO REDUCE THE NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF SUCH PERSONS.

Latest Income: £54,033
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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The Ravc Welfare & Benevolent Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

(1) To promote the efficiency of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps by fostering esprit de corps, comradeship, welfare & preserving traditions. (2) Relief of past & present members of the RAVC & their dependents in need by virtue of financial hardship, sickness or effects of old age by grants, loans, gifts, pensions or otherwise.

Latest Income: £52,689
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Ipswich Opportunity Group

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Support for families of pre-school children with additional needs. 3 sessioins a week held at the Salvation Army Hall, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Appropriate play activities for pre-school children with a wide range of additional needs. Support for parents/carers.

Latest Income: £50,088
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment Lancashire Infantry Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

Safe Guard the Museum collections, training, research and education

Latest Income: £49,943
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
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 £1.2bn 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.