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.
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The Parachute Regimental Association Manchester Branch
Armed forces, Social welfareTo promote the efficiency of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces by maintaining contact between past and present members. To relieve either generally or individually persons who are serving or who have served in the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces or the dependents of such persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Tendring Brass
Armed forces, Arts, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe band plays many concerts to the public in our community throughout the year. We also perform some charity concerts, raising money for organizations such as the RNLI, Colchester and Ipswich Hospital Charity and The Royal British Legion. We compete at National Level at the Regional Area Championships and National Finals Brass Band Championships.
The Burton Latimer Ex-Servicemen's Association
Armed forcesThe Charity provides financial assistance to needy Burton Latimer Ex-Service people and their dependants of all ages. This assistance includes help towards apprenticeships, re-training and higher educational costs.
St Cecilia's Christian Spiritualist Church
Armed forces, Housing, ReligionThe church holds 3 weekly services, healing evenings, Friday healing, awareness groups. Monies raised help maintain the church. We hold events in order to help with the costs of running a church as generally the offerings would not cover this. Our Harvest Thanksgiving service food offerings are also donated to the homeless. Our Remembrance service donations are shared with The Royal British Legion
The London Irish Rifles Regimental Association Benevolent Fund
Armed forces, Social welfareGrants are made to alleviate distress of all past members of the London Irish Rifles and their immediate dependants, and of all serving members of the London Irish Rifles in The London Regiment, Army Reserve. Support is given to the Regiment's Pipes and Drums Band in the execution of their duties to parade for funerals and other acts of remembrance.
Bsap Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe BSAP Trust supports members and their families and/or dependants of the BSAP Regimental Association (of the UK Branch). It administers welfare and counselling where required and has an almoner service to counsel on and investigate the needs of those with disabilities and financial hardship who qualify for support within its remit.
Royal Warwickshire Regimental Association (general Purposes) Trust
Armed forces, Charitable activities, HeritageThe charity is for the benifit of the members of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers ( Royal Warwickshire) Regimental Association. The Charity supports annual reunions, association events, association meetings and makes grants to branches of the regimental association in Warwickshire and the West Midlands to support branch activities. It makes grants to the Fusilier Museum Warwick.
Heroes Haven Swanage
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportTo advance the health of injured Armed Forces personnel, and their carers, who have been severely injured and are in financial need, by the provision, maintenance and improvement of holiday accommodation.Our aim is to raise sufficient funds through donation, sponsorship and fundraising events, to enable the purchase and running of a bespoke log cabin.
Kerr House Charity
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupYOUTH SUPPORTSUPPORT FOR EX-SERVICE MEN
Rayleigh Royal Naval Association
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportWe raise money for naval charities and the Royal British Legion
The Mayoress' Fund For Discharged Servicemen And Women
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupPayments to sick or needy ex-service men or women who reside in the City of Coventry.
The North East Somerset Branch Parachute Regimental Association
Armed forcesThe local branch exists to further the objects of the Parachute Regimental Association.
The Hut At Blogishay Lane
Armed forcesTo hold, maintain and operate upon trust the property known as The Hut at Blogishay Lane primarily for the membership and beneficiaries of the Ashburton Branch of the Royal British Legion according to the rules thereof; the said Ashburton Branch of the Royal British Legion to be the principal tenants of The Hut in perpetuity.
Forces In The Community
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareWe are committed to supporting ex-service personnel and their families, who are often disadvantaged and at a point of crisis in their lives. The charity delivers tailored employment guidance, housing advice, mental health support and provides a supportive environment in which to develop. We provide a community focal point. The aim is to transform lives.
The Royal Sussex Regimental Association Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Heritage, Religion1. Manage and produce annual magazine and quarterly news letter.2. Arrange and manage Annual Regimental Association Dinner (280 attended)3. Arrange and manage St George's Day Service in Chichester Cathedral (320 attended)4. Arrange and managed Field of Remembrance parade West Minster Cathedral5. Monitor and assist with Regimental Benevolence
The Parachute Regimental Association London Branch
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportFUNDRAISING FOR OUR ARMED FORCES AND EX SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.
Royal Air Forces Association Morecambe And Lancaster Branch
Armed forcesWelfare of serving and ex-service Air Force personnel and their dependants
Harrogate Male Voice Choir
Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health2019 is the 50th Anniversary year of Harrogate Male Voice Choir.We give some 10-12 concerts during the year to raise funds for national and local charities such as the Royal British Legion, the Marie Curie Charity and the Clock Charity at Thirsk. This has also included combining with choirs from all parts of the UK performing at the Royal Albert Hall to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
Stoke-On-Trent Hebrew Congregation
Armed forces, Education, ReligionSuport the observance of Judiasm for the local Jewish population;an educational service to schools/other groups/local authorities about Judiasm;Help spread tolerance and understanding of all faiths/beliefs;observe special occassions like Holocaust Memorial Day/Royal British Legion Poppy Days/Various Armistice Day and National Arboretum functions/Cenotaph etc.
The Parachute Regimental Association Croydon Branch
Armed forces, ArtsWe have a social meeting every last Tuesday of the month where ex-airborne soldiers can meet and talk about old war stories. We also arrange memorial trips to Normandy and Arnhem for our ex WW2 Vets plus having a few social evenings, such as an Xmas Dance, a summer BBQ and a race night when it is possible. We also make donations to other military deserving causes.
The Rifles And Light Infantry Association, Somerset
Armed forcesThe purpose is to promote the efficiency of The Rifles by maintaining contact between past and present members, including those from former regiments. The Association fosters esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare. Control is exercised through Association Branches within the County of Somerset and the City and County of Bristol.
The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment Association
Armed forces, Education, Heritage, Social welfareKeep contact with former and serving members of the Regiment, foster mutual friendship/esprit de corps that provides support to the GBA , GWT and Gurkha Museum. Funds provide support for education in schools in Nepal and to branches there for anniversary functions and ad hoc payments to those in need.
The Parachute Regimental Association Royal Cornwall Branch
Armed forcesImplied Charitable Activities Esp involving Ex Parachute Regiment Members
The Parachute Regimental Association Ilford 84 Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Branch promotes comradeship and contact between serving,former membersof the Parachute Regiment and attached Airborne forces units, and widows of ex-members, to provide aid andassistance, and to organise social events and outings.
The Parachute Regimental Association Aldershot Branch
Armed forcesAssisting the members by subsidising transport to functions around the country and subsidising Branch functions.
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.