Armed forces Charities That specialise in Veterans
Discover 85 Armed forces charities that specialise in veterans. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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 forcesTo 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.
Royal British Veterans Enterprise Ltd.
Armed forces, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo provide quality care and support to members of the ex-Service community and to help disadvantaged men and women find meaningful and sustained employment
The Victory (services) Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareResidential 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.
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.
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.
Alexandra House (royal United Service Short Stay Residence For Service Children)
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupThe 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.
Lloyd's Patriotic Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareLloyd's Patriotic Fund supports serving and ex-service members of the British Armed Forces and their families, with a particular focus on those who are disabled or facing poverty, illness and hardship.
The Parachute Regimental Association
Armed forces, Social welfareTo 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
Charities In Connection With Royal Army Pay Corps
Armed forces, Social welfareFoster 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.
Pilling Village Hall
Armed forces, Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides venue in which social, recreational and educational activities can be held, an equal opportunities policy ensures equality for all.
Westfield War Memorial Village - Lancaster
Armed forces, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareProvision of housing namely 'Westfield Village' for the benefit of disabled and necessitious ex-service/serving members of the armed forces and dependants.To relieve persons in conditions of need and hardship where relief cannot be provided by public funds within a reasonable time. To aid and support any charitable associations or institution connected with these purposes to the same aim.
The League Of Remembrance
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareProvides companionship, welfare and modest financial assistance to widows and dependents of all who served in the Armed Forces, to retired armed forces personnel and to retired members of the nursing profession who help in a variety of ways in hospitals, hospices and other volunteer-based organisations; and to support those suffering from disability
The Aldershot Church Of England Services Trust
Armed forces, ReligionFor the purpose of furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England amongst members and former members of the Armed Forces of the Crown.
The Duke Of Wellington's Regimental Association Fund
Armed forces, Charitable activities, ReligionIn making grants towards: (1) Relief of need to serving, ex serving members of the regiment and/or their dependants. (2) To promote the efficiency and Esprit de Corps of the regiment. (3) Maintenance of regimental chapels.
Arthur Hennell For St Dunstans
Armed forces, HealthTo ensure that all blind or visually impaired ex-Service men and women throughout the United Kingdom who become our members are given the emotional and physical support required to enable them to lead independent lives, in spite of their blindness or visual impairment.
Mercian Volunteers Regimental Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareTo relieve persons who are serving or who have served in the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Mercian Volunteers and in the Worcestershire and Staffordshire Companies of the Light Infantry and Mercian Volunteers and their widows, children or other dependents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.To promote the efficiency of the Mercian Volunteers and to maintain its traditions
Princess Louise's Kensington Regimental Association Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupWe will assist past soldiers of Princess Louise's Kensington Regt and 41 (PLK) Signal Squadron and serving soldiers and their families following death or injury as PLK members of 31 (MY and PLK) Signal Squadron, Royal Signals. Donations to other charities may be made in memory of deceased members at the discretion of the trustees.
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
The Royal Caledonian Education Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, EducationIn support of the education and wellbeing of the offspring of current and former Scottish Armed Forces personnel.
The Royal Yeomanry Regimental Association
Armed forcesTo support and promote the activities of the Royal Yeomanry Regiment and provide welfare support to current and past members of the association.
The Staffordshire Regiment (the Prince Of Wales's) Regimental Charity
Armed forces, HeritageSupplies financial support for ex-service and serving soldiers of the Regiment. Assists with maintenance of Regimental Museum.
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.
Queen Mary's Roehampton Trust
Armed forces, Charitable activitiesMakes 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.
3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scout Group
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA Sea Scout Group providing a huge array of activities and training, on and off the water, offering #Skillsforlife to young people aged 6 to 25 and beyond. It is a Royal Yachting Association Teaching Establishment and British Rowing Accredited delivering training to national governing body standards. The Group is Royal Navy recognised and affiliated to the Royal British Legion.
The Thales Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, ResearchWe support charities where our donations create lasting impact, including encouraging young people to pursue STEM subjects, inspiring future engineers, supporting armed forces personnel & their families, & aiding community charities that promote well-being. On occasion, our Trustees use their discretion to assist other charities , so we respond effectively to diverse & emerging community needs.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many veterans armed forces charities are there in the UK?
There are 85 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 £1.1bn 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 76.5%. 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 £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.