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Armed forces Charities That specialise in Veterans

Discover 169 Armed forces charities that specialise in veterans. Use the search below to filter within these results.

169
Charities
£1,602,476,404
Total Income
£1,208,504
Avg Income
72.7%
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 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: £160,711,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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
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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
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Haig Housing Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

To relieve need, financial hardship,sickness, disability, the effects of wounds, old age, or other like condition by the provision of assistance with housing for members or former members of the Armed Forces of the Crown, and their dependants

Latest Income: £16,484,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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
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St David's (1918) Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Housing

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY (OBJECTS) ARE: 3.1.1 THE RELIEF (FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC) OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, DISABILITY OR ILL HEALTH, PROVIDED THAT IN EXERCISING THEIR DISCRETION IN ADVANCING THE OBJECTS, THE TRUSTEES SHALL SEEK TO GIVE PRIORITY TO FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, AND 3.1.2 TO FURTHER SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PERSONS REFERRED TO IN

Latest Income: £11,207,609
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

Blesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service. It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident. Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.

Latest Income: £6,537,390
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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University Hospitals Birmingham Charity

Armed forces, Education, Health

UHB Charity runs the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartland Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity, Solihull Hospital Charity and Fisher House (for the UK's military patients). It is the official charity for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, providing things over and above that which can be provided by the NHS

Latest Income: £6,249,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Skill Force Development

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education

SKILLFORCE INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND BY DRAWING ON THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES OF PREDOMINANTLY EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Latest Income: £4,664,520
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Limited

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: £4,599,960
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Broughton House - Veteran Care Village

Armed forces, Housing

To provide accommodation, care and support for military veterans who have served in the British Armed Forces, Merchant Navy and their spouse or civil partner.If there are vacancies within Broughton House the Charity Trustees can admit other persons who are in need of care and support.

Latest Income: £4,542,622
Areas of Operation: Salford City
Status: Registered
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Monday Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing

NO UNSOLICITED REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED.Through its grant making the charity primarily supports: young people with the provision of life skills and/or improving social mobility; mental health; members or former members of the armed forces; people transitioning from rough sleeping.

Latest Income: £4,131,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Veterans Aid

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Health, Housing

Primarily involved in supporting homeless and vulnerable veterans who have served in the British armed forces. Services include the provision of accommodation, social work, alcohol counselling, and advocacy.

Latest Income: £2,317,607
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The E. Hayes Dashwood Foundation

Armed forces, Housing

The Foundation provides housing for former members of the armed forces and merchant marine who have a degree of disability or infirmity and who are in need of charitable housing due to their particular circumstances.

Latest Income: £2,188,324
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Addictions North East

Armed forces, Economic and community development, Education

The Trust provides mentoring and support to the addictive community via a radical new telephone service or through group training and other routes.. Managed by ex-service users, the Trust also assists recovering addicts back to main stream education and/or employment.

Latest Income: £2,009,160
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Not Forgotten Association (nfa)

Armed forces, Leisure

The charity acts for the benefit of service and ex-service personnel with disabilities, or who are wounded, by organising, or providing items for, leisure e.g. TVs and licences, and recreational activities, travel, holidays and outings

Latest Income: £1,285,461
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
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: £1,047,812
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Care After Combat

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

The charity's objects include, but are not limited to, providing peer mentorship and group support within the Justice System for the wellbeing of former British Armed Forces personnel and their Families.

Latest Income: £973,327
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Special Reconnaissance Regimental Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social care

The Charity has financially contributed towards respite and welfare associated activities or events that promote the well-being of the Regiment. The Charity remains in a position to provide financial support to former and serving members of the Regiment and their immediate families at a time of need. Income is generated from endorsed fundraising events and Benefactor or Corporate donations.

Latest Income: £970,267
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Turn To Starboard

Armed forces, Leisure

Turn to Starboard uses RYA sailing courses and sailing experiences to support retired and serving UK Armed Forces personnel who have been affected by their service . Our focus is on re-integration, re-engagement and providing tangible experiences, expert training and career building opportunities, all in a supportive and unique environment.

Latest Income: £893,404
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Firstlight Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

A grass-roots charity enabling ex-Service and ex-Emergency personnel and their families rebuild their lives.

Latest Income: £671,364
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Special Air Service Regimental Association

Armed forces

To 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.

Latest Income: £589,400
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Alexandra House (royal United Service Short Stay Residence For Service Children)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

The object of the trust is to provide childcare to Service, ex-Service and civilian families.The charity offers a flexible, safe and nurturing environment that takes into account the specific needs of these children and families.The charity aims to improve the lives of vulnerable young children by employing professionals to provide stability and offer high quality, continuity of care.

Latest Income: £489,268
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Queen Mary's Roehampton Trust

Armed forces, Charitable activities

Makes grants to organisations which provide services for war disabled ex-Service personnel (and former members of the mercantile marine disabled in war) and their dependants.

Latest Income: £478,857
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Museum Of Military Medicine Trust

Armed forces, Health, Heritage

Inform and encourage the engagement of the public and armed forces personnel, including members of the Army Medical Services (AMS), in the role of the AMS in pioneering medical developments and innovations, in particular those that have subsequently been adopted into civilian healthcare practice, to the benefit of the health and wellbeing of the British public at large and humankind in general.

Latest Income: £459,642
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many veterans armed forces charities are there in the UK?

There are 169 registered veterans armed forces charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the veterans 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 veterans armed forces charities?

Veterans armed forces charities reported a combined annual income of £1.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for veterans armed forces charities?

Across all veterans armed forces charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 72.7%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of veterans armed forces charities?

Veterans armed forces charities have an average annual income of £1.2m. 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.