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 Teesside Branch
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportWe raise funds for veterans and serving soldiers in need, in the Teesside Area mainly by Association monthly raffles, functions, collections and donations. This year we have held several functions which have also raised funds To take veterans to Oswestry for necessary operations.
The Parachute Regimental Association Portsmouth Branch
Armed forcesSupport the serving soldiers of the Parachute Regiment & Airborne Force.Maintain Links between past & present members of the Airborne Forces.Provide welfare support for past and present members (and their dependants) in need of assistance.Commemorate & remember those former members who have died in the service of their country.
The Royal Air Forces Association - Llangollen Branch
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportIt is an organisation which raises funds through club activities to provide welfare support for ex-service men and women. The club provides a social venue for members and local organisations to meet and supports active crown green bowling, snooker and domino teams.
The Dover Branch Parachute Regimental Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupSupport Parachute Regt soldiers past and present & families of. Commemorate members or former members of the armed forces who lost their lives or suffered injury in service. Maintain contact between past & present members. Regular meetings and events bringing people together in Kent.
The Habitat First Foundation
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Environment, Social careThe Foundation's objective is the relief of sickness and the promotion of health in children and former members of the armed forces who are mentally or physically disabled. The ultimate goal is to build a unique property for providing or assisting in the provision of respite holidays at Habitat First Group sites.
The Parachute Regimental Association Thames Valley Branch
Armed forcesSupport and maintain links with serving and past members of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces.Provide welfare support for past and present members, and their dependants, in need of assistance.Commemorate and remember those former members who died in the service of their country.Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thames Valley Parachute Regimental Association
Seaforth Highlanders Pipes & Drums, Leicester
Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesOriginating from the Seaforth Highlanders Regimental Association, Leicester, where the regiment recruited widely during both world wars. Today the band exists to honour and remember those men of Leicestershire who served in the regiment and those died in conflict and to promote the education of the public in the highland arts, namely piping, drumming and highland dancing.
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.
3rd Hucknall Scout Group
Armed forces, AssociationsLocal scout troop
The Parachute Regimental Association Shropshire Branch
Armed forcesAS ALL READY SUBMITTED
The Parachute Regimental Association East Anglia Branch
Armed forcesThe Branch provides Support and Camaraderie for Ex Servicemen from the Parachute Regiment and Ex Airborne forces.The Branch provides a forum for serving and ex serving members of the Parachute Regiment.Members of the Branch provide an attendance at Memorial Events and Services relevant to the interests 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.
Airborne Forces Riders Branch, The Parachute Regimental Association
Armed forcesThe Airborne Forces Riders branch of the Parachute Regimental Association has a remit to collect monies to support our activities in funding our aims which are to: a. Support those who are in need in line with the aims of the constitution and rules of the charity. b. To ensure compliance with the rules and guidance of the Charity Commission.
Wyre Forest Old Pals Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF GRANTS FOR THE PROVISION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND SOCIAL INTERCOURSE OF THE ELDERLY PARTICULARLY FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES IN THE WYRE FORST DISTRICT
The Parachute Regimental Association South East Essex Branch
Armed forcesTo assist and support past and present members of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces
The Royal Air Forces Association - Dursley & South Gloucestershire Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social careWelfare and support to serving and ex-service RAF personnel and their dependant families who are in need, and support for respite care.
The Parachute Regimental Association Norfolk & Waveney Branch
Armed forces, Associations, Social welfareMeeting of ex Parachute Regiment and associated Airborne Force Veterans for social activities, representation at Memorial Services, Funerals etc.
The Parachute Regimental Association Rochdale Branch
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportWe arrange collections in Greater Manchester and Lancashire Counties to support local Charities and Airborne Forces Charities and to welfare of Branch members as need arise due ill health or financial stressNo expensive are paid to our Branch Members and Volunteers involved in charitable activities of fund raising for charity work
Caerphilly Women's Institute
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupHave Monthly meetings with a speaker for our members. Also have a Social Meeting for members. Supports Royal British Legion and supplies a wreath on Remembrance Day. We support local charities when having our monthly speakers.
The Parachute Regimental Association South Devon Branch
Armed forcesLooking after the old and infirm members of our Branch. Assisting in Regimental Charities, Help for Heroes, Holidays for Heroes, Royal British Legion, etc.
The Parachute Regimental Association Morecambe And District Branch
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Social welfarelocal fundraising for the welfare of ex members of the Parachute Regiment and Airbourne forces, any welfare needs support or financial help, advice, keeping the association in the public eye through events attending local and national meetings, supporting local charities with funds.Keeping up morale and wellbeing of ex and serving members friendship and local get togethers.
The Parachute Regimental Association Liverpool Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvide social contact between ex-members of airborne forces and make small bequests to widows of former members.
The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Association
Armed forcesSupport for past and present members of the Association.
The Parachute Regimental Association Tameside Branch
Armed forces, Social welfareWe have held regular monthly meetings and occasional social events, made subscriptions and collections to raise branch funds. During the financial year we have made donations to various charities and appeals for assistance.
The Staffordshire Regimental Association (burton Branch)
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportDuring this reporting period the charity have conducted many fund raising events throughout the year, these include, street collections in Burton on Trent, table top sales and attending open days and fates. We have also organised trips to Severn valley railway during a 40's weekend and a trip to Gibraltar, where we laid wreaths on Remembrance Sunday.
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.