Armed forces Charities
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Wetherby Town Hall CIO
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, ReligionMunicipal Building located in the centre of Wetherby which is used by local community and charity groups to raise money for their particular charity. This building is also for various Royal British Legion functions and Church Groups.
Regimental Institute Seme
Armed forces, LeisureThis fund provides support and funding to service personnel which enables them to participate in sports and adventure training activities. This assistance enables soldiers to face the challenges and danger associated with military service by developing and maintaining several skills and overall fitness and moral of the individuals.
Officers' Mess RAF Shawbury
Armed forcesThe Officers Mess assists in providing the Royal Air Force personnel with the necessary skills to carry out their contribution to the Defence of the UK. The mess is established for the benefit of Service Personnel to promote military efficiency which underpins esprit de corps and team working to face challenges and dangers associated with military service.
Third Hope
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThird Hope has been established to respond to the injustice of child soldiers and the use of children in warfare. Our aim is to build and resource rehabilitation centres for these children, beginning in Northern Uganda where the situation is most acute and to raise awareness of this issue through advocacy.
Wo's & Sgts' Mess RAF Leeming
Armed forces, LeisureTHE SERGEANTS' MESS IS TO FUND FROM AVAILABLE INVESTMENT INCOME, BAR PROFITS AND MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTIONS, EXPENDITURE ON THE CORE ITEMS OF FORMAL FUNCTIONS, SPORT AND SUPPORT TO CERTAIN CHARITIES. THESE INCLUDE NOTIONAL INCOME "SERVICES IN KIND", GRANTS, MESS IMPROVEMENTS, FUNCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE.
Siward James And Arkwright Trust Charity
Armed forces, HousingThe charity is established to provide almshouse accommodation to:1) persons who are resident or have at some time resided in the area of benefit,2) ex-service personnel, or3) aged or infirm persons who are resident or have at some time resided in the area of benefit.
Peter Pan Pre-School Pirbright
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a Pre-school for children aged between 2 and 5 years. We are currently registered for 77 children.We are based on an army camp and provide a service to army recruits and their families.We provide activities and resources appropriate to the age and stage of development for the children attending our playgroup. We are registered with OFSTED and follow the curriculum guidance.
Viscountess Barrington Homes For Disadvantaged Ex-Service Personnel CIO
Armed forces, Housing, Social welfareHousing
The Conway Merchant Navy Trust
Armed forces, Associations, EducationProvide educational grants and other financial assistance to young men and women who want to pursue a career at sea. Provide financial assistance to other appropriate Maritime Charities.
The Centre For Military Justice
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare, SocietyThe charity provides a range of legal services to current and former members of the Armed Forces, or their bereaved families, where there has been bullying, sexual harassment, sexual or domestic or racist abuse, violence or neglect. The charity undertakes educational and outreach work within and relevant to the Armed Forces, promoting the rule of law, human rights and access to justice.
RAF Honington Sergeants' Mess
Armed forcesMilitary Mess for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers.
Airworld Aviation Museum
Armed forces, Heritage, Leisure, Saving of livesTo provide a historical and educational service to visitors.Local history relating to the ex RAF Llandwrog base and the set up of the Mountain Rescue Service.
RAF Odiham Swimming Pool
Armed forces, LeisureRAF Odiham Swimming Pool.
RAF Wittering Officers' Mess
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe promotion of military efficiency by the provision of social, sporting and other facilities for the benefit of Servicemen and women. Esprit de corps and team work is promoted by enabling serving Mess members to mix together in both formal dining situations and informal social activities so as to help keep service traditions alive and encourage the well being of the mess community.
Sefton Unit No 48 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA Community Youth Training and Educational Support Organisation primarily structured around, but not limited to, Maritime based activities including Sailing, Canoeing, Power Boating, Camping, Team Sports and other Maritime training associated with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Services.
Sergeants' Mess Commando Training Centre Royal Marines
Armed forcesThe promotion of military efficiency of the Armed Forces by the provision and support of facilities and activities for the efficiency and well being of service personnel.
RAF Odiham Wos' And Sncos' Mess
Armed forcesPromotion of military efficiency
Portsmouth Naval Gliding Centre
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, LeisurePROMOTING, ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN AND PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR GLIDING AND SOARING; AND TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE ADULTHOOD BY ENCOURAGING VALUABLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT IN PARTICULAR THROUGH GLIDING AND SOARING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE CUSTOMS OF THE ROYAL NAVY.
Norfolk Tank Museum
Armed forces, HeritageEstablishing and maintaining a museum for the exhibition, conservation and preservation of armoured vehicles, weaponry and tanks. To inform and educate the public about the military heritage of the UK and selected other countries. To show something of the life and history of the fighting soldier and to examine the impact of conflict upon civilian life. A hands-on experience.
Officers' Mess RAF Valley
Armed forces, Charitable activities, LeisureTHE CHARITYÔÇÖS OBJECT (THE OBJECT) IS THE PROMOTION OF MILITARY EFFICIENCY BY THE PROVISION AND SUPPORT OF MESS, SOCIAL, SPORTING AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE EFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING OF SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN. THE OBJECTS ALSO EXTEND TO MAKING GRANTS TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH IN THE OPINION OF THE TRUSTEE IS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY.
The Royal Artillery Centre For Personal Development
Armed forcesProvides accreditation and learning for members of the army, specifically the Royal Artillery.
Stirling Unit 39 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupOur aim is to give young people the best possible headstart in life through nautical adventure and fun, based on the customs & traditions of the Royal Navy
The Museum Of The Mercian Regiment (worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Collection)
Armed forces, HeritageTo collect, preserve and display items relating to the History of the Regiment and to provide information to the public
Officers' Mess RAF Leeming
Armed forces, LeisureThe Officers' Mess is to fund from available investment income, bar profits and members subscriptions, expenditure on the core items of formal functions, sport and support to certain charities. These include notional income "services in kind", grants, mess improvements, functions and maintenance.
The Oppo Foundation
Armed forces, Education, Social welfareTo relieve financial hardship, need, suffering and distress amongst veterans of all branches of the armed forces and their partners, spouses and dependants.To promote the resettlement and rehabilitation of former armed forces personnel into the civilian community.. To advance education and vocational training for former armed forces personnel .
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many armed forces charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,151 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 £1.6bn 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 72.7%. 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 £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.