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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.

Fighting With Pride

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To relieve need, hardship or distress among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender former members of the Armed Forces of the Crown and their dependents within the United Kingdom.

Latest Income: £455,045
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lloyd's Patriotic Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Lloyd'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.

Latest Income: £439,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Research, Social welfare

We are a grant-making charity, focusing on: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science; the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; charities with stong links to the City of London Livery movement; and charities relating to current or former members of the Armed Services.

Latest Income: £332,949
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Royal Caledonian Education Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education

In support of the education and wellbeing of the offspring of current and former Scottish Armed Forces personnel.

Latest Income: £290,505
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: £278,790
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Light Dragoons Regimental Charity

Armed forces, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £200,554
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess

Armed forces, Education

SUPPORT TO ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL.

Latest Income: £198,248
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Naval & Military Bible Society LTD

Armed forces, Saving of lives

The Society distributes copies of the Bible, New Testaments and Psalms and illustrative material to the United Kingdom armed forces personnel and their associates, to the forces of the Commonwealth and other nations, all merchant seafarers, United Kingdom police, fire and rescue services and others.

Latest Income: £194,693
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Veterans In Communities

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

Veterans in Communities is an ex-services charity based in East Lancashire. Established in September 2012, VIC supports ex-service personnel, their families and members of the uniformed services who have experienced difficulties re-integrating with the community on returning to civilian life.

Latest Income: £187,409
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Ukaf Rugby Football Club

Armed forces, Leisure

Rugby Union Training & Matches for Armed Forces personnel

Latest Income: £185,661
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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Alderson Disabled Ex-Service Men's Homes Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

To let 16 dwelling houses, in the first instance to disabled ex-service men who have resided in the City of Birmingham for not less than two years consecutively.The Trust may let to poor persons, giving preference to elderly persons, in the case of an insufficiency of ex-service men.

Latest Income: £160,311
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scout Group

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

A 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.

Latest Income: £157,427
Areas of Operation: Southend-on-sea
Status: Registered
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The Thales Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Research

We 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.

Latest Income: £155,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Pilling Village Hall

Armed forces, Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, Leisure

The charity provides venue in which social, recreational and educational activities can be held, an equal opportunities policy ensures equality for all.

Latest Income: £146,040
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Block, Armed Forces Foundation

Armed forces, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfare

We are a Liverpool Combined Authority based charity helping Armed Forces personnel, service leavers and veterans get access to mental health support, wellbeing, treatment and employment. We work with the local authorities very closely by supporting the most vulnerable cases including those who suffer with Complex PTSD, chronic homelessness, addiction and those who are escaping domestic violence.

Latest Income: £145,950
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The D-Day Revisited Society

Armed forces, Associations, Charitable activities, Heritage

The relief of former members of the Armed Forces of the Crown who served during WWII. The commemoration of those who died while on active service, through an annual visit to Normandy for veterans of the D-Day landings. The education of the public, especially younger generations, in the history of WWII in particular through the memories of veterans.

Latest Income: £133,947
Areas of Operation: France
Status: Registered
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Defence Academy Athletics Union

Armed forces, Leisure

The Athletics Union continues to grow and attract new members by providing sporting opportunities and instruction for Armed Forces personnel.

Latest Income: £130,789
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Soldiers Off The Street

Armed forces, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfare

THE RELIEF OF CHARITABLE NEED OF HOMELESS EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF CLOTHING, FOOD AND REHABILITATION, INCLUDING ADVICE ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, ALCOHOLISM, DRUG ABUSE, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT

Latest Income: £120,754
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Wetherby Town Hall CIO

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Religion

Municipal Building located in the centre of Wetherby which is used by local community and charity groups to raise money for their particular charity. This building is also for various Royal British Legion functions and Church Groups.

Latest Income: £119,074
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Siward James And Arkwright Trust Charity

Armed forces, Housing

The charity is established to provide almshouse accommodation to:1) persons who are resident or have at some time resided in the area of benefit,2) ex-service personnel, or3) aged or infirm persons who are resident or have at some time resided in the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £114,412
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Viscountess Barrington Homes For Disadvantaged Ex-Service Personnel CIO

Armed forces, Housing, Social welfare

Housing

Latest Income: £113,850
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Centre For Military Justice

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare, Society

The charity provides a range of legal services to current and former members of the Armed Forces, or their bereaved families, where there has been bullying, sexual harassment, sexual or domestic or racist abuse, violence or neglect. The charity undertakes educational and outreach work within and relevant to the Armed Forces, promoting the rule of law, human rights and access to justice.

Latest Income: £111,856
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Oppo Foundation

Armed forces, Education, Social welfare

To relieve financial hardship, need, suffering and distress amongst veterans of all branches of the armed forces and their partners, spouses and dependants.To promote the resettlement and rehabilitation of former armed forces personnel into the civilian community.. To advance education and vocational training for former armed forces personnel .

Latest Income: £102,041
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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St Mary's Church Swansea

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Religion

The church as a charity raises money for Christian Aid, Royal British Legion (Remembrance Day), Armed Forces, Bishop's appeals (various). Missionary work via the Church and the benefice as a whole.

Latest Income: £97,923
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
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.