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Armed forces Charities

Discover 459 Armed forces charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

459
Charities
£1,200,574,220
Total Income
£2,354,067
Avg Income
72.3%
Program Ratio

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Coventry Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Coventry Sea Cadets are a uniformed, disciplined youth movement based upon the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Our aim is: To help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct using a nautical theme based on naval customs and seamanship based training.

Latest Income: £17,507
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association Rushden Branch (no 519)

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

Social Events for ex Royal Air force and associated members, Raise money for the association and similar charities, provide welfare and companionship to elderly and infirmed ex members of HM Forces and their dependants.

Latest Income: £17,471
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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The Islington Sea Cadets

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

To help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the Royal Navy

Latest Income: £17,281
Areas of Operation: Islington
Status: Registered
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Wolverhampton Unit 374 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The aim of the Sea Cadets is to provide young people with the best head start in life through nautical adventure and fun and is based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Wolverhampton Sea Cadets is a small unit based on the edge of Heath town, a deprived area on the edge of the city centre. All young people are able to gain life skills and study a wide of activities on and off shore

Latest Income: £17,241
Areas of Operation: Wolverhampton
Status: Registered
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Tiverton Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

The Sea Cadet Corps aim is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a practical theme based upon the customs of the Royal Navy - serious fun.

Latest Income: £17,136
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Paget Memorial Cottages (rowhedge-Essex)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Provision of almshouses for poor persons who through age, infirmity, ill health or lack of means, are incapable or unable properly to house themselves, with preference for old or retired yacht hands and ex-servicemen of The Royal Navy, Army, Airforce and auxiliary services and their widow and dependants who have a local connection.

Latest Income: £16,889
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Royal Marines Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

The Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

Latest Income: £16,403
Areas of Operation: Portsmouth City
Status: Registered
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Burnley, Pendle And Rossendale Unit 59 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

The aim of the Unit is to provide a range of activities and adventures within a caring and disciplined environment based on the standards of the Royal Navy, to which young people can respond, and which in turn will assist in their development of self confidence, self discipline, leadership and a sense of responsibility to the community.

Latest Income: £16,361
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Ravidassia Centre (st Michaels)

Armed forces, Facilities, Social welfare

A Community center for people of all faiths which welcomes people from all faiths and backgrounds. Center predominantly acts to support those in need - recent activities include food bank donations across Coventry, Easter collection to support the Coventry Salvation Army, and the hiring of out hall to support community needs, such as seminars and private functions.

Latest Income: £16,357
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
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Penzance Unit 267 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Helping young people towards responsible adulthood, our headquarters in the centre of PZ & close to the harbour provide admin & training rooms, drill hall & messroom plus boatshed. Based on the customs of the Royal Navy, our cadets undertake various academic & practical courses including computers. The cadets also enjoy boating, camping, adventure & sporting outings plus inter unit competitions.

Latest Income: £16,286
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Royal Welch Fusiliers Officers Benevolent Fund

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Social welfare

The Royal Welch Fusiliers Officers Benevolent fund makes grants and loans to benevolence cases brought to its attention though the regimental network. The beneficiaries are those officers, and their dependants, who hold a RWF Commission including those who now serve in the Royal Welsh. Grants are also made to charitable activities of the RWF Officers Association.

Latest Income: £16,266
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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6th Falmouth (sea) Scout Group

Armed forces, Associations, Leisure

6TH FALMOUTH SEA SCOUTS ARE A ROYAL NAVY AFFILIATED SCOUT GROUP FOCUSING ON SEAMANSHIP AND SAILING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS AND LAND BASED SCOUTING IN THE WINTER. COMPRISING CUBS, SCOUTS AND EXPLORERS ALL OF WHOM DEVELOP PERSONAL SKILLS THROUGH TEAM WORK AND EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE CHALLENGES DEVELOPED BY WATER AND LAND BASED ACTIVITIES.

Latest Income: £16,261
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Christchurch Unit No. 576 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Youth education and training. Our aim is to help young people towards responsible adulthood, by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £16,250
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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The Special Air Service Regimental Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

Provision of a collection of unit items and assistance with research of a military historical nature.

Latest Income: £16,150
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Tewkesbury Unit 333 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

We aim to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun, based on the traditions and customs of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £15,795
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Air Cadets (wales And West) Welfare And Sports Fund

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Society

To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.To provide training which will be useful in Service and civilian life.To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

Latest Income: £15,795
Areas of Operation: Cyprus
Status: Registered
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Kerr House Charity

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

YOUTH SUPPORTSUPPORT FOR EX-SERVICE MEN

Latest Income: £15,790
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Hove And Adur Unit 187 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

The aim is to help young people towards responsible adulthood using a nautical theme based upon the customs of the Royal Navy. Through adventurous activities, Cadets become self-reliant, and through teamwork develop consideration and respect for others. The Corps encourages high personal standards and a sense of purpose, and provides a sound foundation for future careers.

Latest Income: £15,620
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Army And Navy Club Benevolent Fund

Armed forces, Social welfare

The object of the Fund is to make payments to current and former members of staff and their close relations who have demonstrated financial hardship.

Latest Income: £15,509
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Padstow Unit 492 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Padstow Sea Cadets [MSSC]is a uniformed, disciplined youth movement open to young people aged 10-18 years regardless of sex, religion or race. Training uses a national theme based upon the customs of the Royal Navy and helps them towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and life skills. Training is given to develop various skills which lead to national certs.

Latest Income: £15,459
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Chatham Marines Cadet Unit(unit 501 Of The Sea Cadet Corps)

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

National Youth organisation for boys & girls aged 12-18 aiming young people towards the responsible standards of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £15,153
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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Rugby And District Unit 565 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Provision of a range of activities for young people from the age 10 to 18. The Corps is based on the uniform and traditions of the Royal Navy, its aims are to promote naval activities along with developing leadership and communication skills.We currently have 58 cadets on our roll call, along with 25 adult staff.

Latest Income: £14,756
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Preston Unit 277 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

We provide young people with opportunities to develop their confidence, self-respect and social responsibility. Life skills such as teamwork, independence and communication skills are embedded in our activities. Our goal is to inspire the next generation to realise their potential and seize a better future through nautical adventure based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £14,713
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association - Worthing Branch

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

TO HELP AND SUPPORT EX ROYAL AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, THEIR PARTNERS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILIES, GIVING WELFARE AID AND SUPPORT.

Latest Income: £14,679
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Hornchurch Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education

Hornchurch and Upminster Sea Cadets is a uniformed organisation for young people aged 10 to 18 years of age. The Unit provides skills, knowledge and education through training and activities that are underpinned by the Marine Society and Sea Cadet curriculum with a Royal Naval ethos. Throughout their Sea Cadet experience the Cadets are able to gain qualifications and skills for life.

Latest Income: £14,646
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many armed forces charities are there in the UK?

There are 459 registered armed forces charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the 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 armed forces charities?

Armed forces charities reported a combined annual income of £1.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for armed forces charities?

Across all armed forces charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 72.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of armed forces charities?

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.