Armed forces Charities
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Coventry Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupCoventry 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.
The Royal Air Forces Association Rushden Branch (no 519)
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareSocial 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.
The Islington Sea Cadets
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupTo 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
Wolverhampton Unit 374 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe 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
Tiverton Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe 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.
Paget Memorial Cottages (rowhedge-Essex)
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvision 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.
Royal Marines Museum
Armed forces, HeritageThe Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history for the education and enjoyment of the general public.
Burnley, Pendle And Rossendale Unit 59 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe 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.
Ravidassia Centre (st Michaels)
Armed forces, Facilities, Social welfareA 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.
Penzance Unit 267 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureHelping 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.
Royal Welch Fusiliers Officers Benevolent Fund
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe 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.
6th Falmouth (sea) Scout Group
Armed forces, Associations, Leisure6TH 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.
Christchurch Unit No. 576 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupYouth 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.
The Special Air Service Regimental Museum
Armed forces, HeritageProvision of a collection of unit items and assistance with research of a military historical nature.
Tewkesbury Unit 333 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupWe 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.
Air Cadets (wales And West) Welfare And Sports Fund
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyTo 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.
Kerr House Charity
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupYOUTH SUPPORTSUPPORT FOR EX-SERVICE MEN
Hove And Adur Unit 187 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe 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.
The Army And Navy Club Benevolent Fund
Armed forces, Social welfareThe object of the Fund is to make payments to current and former members of staff and their close relations who have demonstrated financial hardship.
Padstow Unit 492 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupPadstow 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.
Chatham Marines Cadet Unit(unit 501 Of The Sea Cadet Corps)
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupNational Youth organisation for boys & girls aged 12-18 aiming young people towards the responsible standards of the Royal Navy.
Rugby And District Unit 565 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureProvision 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.
Preston Unit 277 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupWe 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.
The Royal Air Forces Association - Worthing Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupTO HELP AND SUPPORT EX ROYAL AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, THEIR PARTNERS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILIES, GIVING WELFARE AID AND SUPPORT.
Hornchurch Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationHornchurch 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.
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.