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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.

Ilkeston & District Centre For Voluntary Service, The Flamsteed Centre

Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

To provide a base for Numerous local groups; Ilkeston WI, Helen O Grady Drama, Tai Chi, Yoga, , Royal British Legion, companions group, Age Uk Strong & Steady , Survivors Of Bereavement By Suicide Support Group. Everyone Eats lunching togetherWe provide daycare for people who are experiencing memory problems, dementia, lonely and isolated. We cover the boroughs of Erewash/Amber Valley

Latest Income: £96,058
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The League Of Remembrance

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfare

Provides 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

Latest Income: £89,410
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Back On Track

Armed forces, Health

The preservation of health, rehabilitation and resettlement into society of former members of the armed forces who have been wounded, physically or psychologically, in particular but not exclusively by providing or assisting in the provision of medical treatment (including reconstructive surgery) emotional and psychological support and facilities or other support at the discretion of the Trustees.

Latest Income: £85,719
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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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Westfield War Memorial Village - Lancaster

Armed forces, Heritage, Housing, Social welfare

Provision 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.

Latest Income: £81,993
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Aldershot Church Of England Services Trust

Armed forces, Religion

For 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.

Latest Income: £62,035
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Royal Naval Association (southend On Sea Branch)

Armed forces

Provide facilities for comradeship & welfare for members of the Association & also some local community groups. Make donations to ex-service charities & some local charities when our finances permit.

Latest Income: £62,007
Areas of Operation: Southend-on-sea
Status: Registered
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The Truro Community Property Trust

Armed forces

To provide and assist ex and serving armed forces personal and their dependants and the local community with help by providing equipment and financial help.

Latest Income: £58,000
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Victory Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The Charity provides a Club for ex-service men and women and their families, of Cheltenham and district, to relax and enjoy social contact with each other.The Club is in the process of development and aims to provide a first class environment for these activities

Latest Income: £56,804
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Wra Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

The principle objectives of WRA Charitable Trust is to provide relief to those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Also to promote welfare for the armed forces including assistance to ex-service personnel and/or their families. Furthermore, to advance public awareness and the education of those involved in managing the countryside.

Latest Income: £53,879
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Dormanstown Legion Ennis Square Memorial Trust

Armed forces, Associations, Heritage, Religion

We are responsible for the building known as Ennis Square Social Club, formally Royal British Legion Dormanstown Club. Which contains a War Memorial and also Merchant Navy Dedicated plagues. The Trust also have a Memorial stone at All Saints Church Dormanstown and a plague to Lancaster aircrew which are looked after annually. The Trust are to ensure the perpeturity of the building.

Latest Income: £46,151
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Danny Gallivan Trust Tri Services Aid

Armed forces, Housing

PROVIDING HOMELESS EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND WELFARE SUPPORT. WE CURRENTLY OPERATE IN KENT.

Latest Income: £45,297
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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A J B Hudson Memorial Trust

Armed forces, Housing

The Charity provides housing for disabled ex-service personnel.The Trust houses are situated at Wick,near Pershore,Worcestershire.

Latest Income: £43,131
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Worshipful Company Of Carmen Benevolent Trust

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support

Raises money (largely through the Worshipful Company of Carmen), using it to relieve necessitous persons in these classes (including their dependants and former members): Liverymen/Freemen of the Company, Company employees, those engaged in UK transport/logistics and armed forces personnel in transport/logistics. Educating the public about carmen and transport workers and other charitable purposes

Latest Income: £42,261
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Army Widows' Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

The Association aims:a) Offer friendship, support to widows/ers and partners of deceased army personnel .b) Address issues relating to widows/ers and their children with the Army authorities.c) Work closely with other ex-Service specialist organizations in support of widows/widowers and their children.d] Bereavement counselling and life skills advice and support

Latest Income: £40,363
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Cheshire Yeomanry Regimental Association

Armed forces, Social welfare

The objects of the Association are as follows: (a) To maintain and promote a fellowship and association between past and present members of the Cheshire Yeomanry. (b) To promote the welfare of past and present members of the Cheshire Yeomanry and to provide an organisation and means of relief in cases of hardship or distress among members. (c) To provide an organisation to represent and safeguard

Latest Income: £32,377
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Royal Yeomanry Regimental Association

Armed forces

To support and promote the activities of the Royal Yeomanry Regiment and provide welfare support to current and past members of the association.

Latest Income: £32,311
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Surbiton Youth Marching Band

Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary group

The Surbiton Royal British Legion Youth Marching Band was formed in 1965 The band is a full wind band with a corps of drums and has and still takes part in many prestigious events including the Queens Golden Jubilee, Hamleys toy parade, Festival of Remembrance, Royal Tournament and The Lord Mayors Show in London, plus many local events The band also travels abroad representing the RBL and the UK

Latest Income: £29,572
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Team Endeavour

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SERVING AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, BE IT FINANCIAL OR PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH LARGE FUND RAISING EVENTS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ATTRACT A LOT OF ATTENTION AND SUPPORT IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAXIMISE DONATIONS.

Latest Income: £29,133
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. John The Evangelist, Cleckheaton

Armed forces, Religion

We give to Mission, we support our village of Kirumi in Tanzania, Christian Aid. The United Society for the Propogation of the Gospel. Mission for Seafarers and The Royal British Legion. The church community rooms have now been completed and are being well supported by many individual groups.

Latest Income: £27,430
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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The Parachute Regimental Association Swansea Branch

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Social welfare

1. Relief of poverty I have copied these from the original form that you sent. 2, Other or none of these3. Other defined groups4. Make grants to individuals5. Other or none of these

Latest Income: £26,500
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Queen's Own Yeomanry Regimental Association

Armed forces

To promote the efficiency of the Queen's Own Yeomanry (the Regiment) and fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of members of the Regiment, past and present.

Latest Income: £22,736
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Trblbow

Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Charitable activities

To maintain, improve and advance the education of the public through financial support for the practice and performance of wind band music; By representing and furthering the interests of the wind band sector in Wales comprising of supporting all those activities that are associated with wind bands through financial grants; by any means as the trustees see fit

Latest Income: £21,638
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Parachute Regimental Association Eltham And Chislehurst Branch

Armed forces, Social welfare

Our objects are:1 - the promotion of efficiency of The Parachute Regt & Airborne Forces2 - the relief of need, hardship & distress amongst past & present members ofThe Parachute Regt, Airborne Forces & their dependents;3 - the promotion & maintenance of the heritage of The Parachute Regiment & Airborne ForcesWe are controlled & our operations overseen by a board of trustees

Latest Income: £20,346
Areas of Operation: Various
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.