Armed forces Charities
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Middlesbrough Unit 241 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupTo help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of contact, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the royal navy.
The Royal School Haslemere
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, EducationTo hold endowment investments on behalf of The Royal School Haslemere Ltd (1121303)
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 Royal Air Forces Association - Hartlepools Branch
Armed forces, Social welfareWelfare of serving and ex-serving Air Force people and their dependantsPromoting Social Inclusion activities
The Royal Air Forces Association - Hull And East Riding Of Yorkshire Branch
Armed forcesWelfare of serving and ex-serving Air Force people and their dependants
The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum
Armed forces, HeritageThe Trust owns a collection of over 40,000 objects, documents and photographs chronicling the history of the King's Own Royal Regiment from its formation in 1680 to its amalgamation in 1959 with the Border Regiment to form the King's Own Royal Border Regiment. By agreement with the City Council of Lancaster, the collection is curated, stored, exhibited and managed by Lancaster City Museums.
Hms Sultan Volunteer Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo provide a safe environment and opportunities for young people between 9-18 years old. To develop into responsible, dependable and useful members of society, employing the traditions and practices of the Naval Service as the basis for their activities.
Peterborough Unit 268 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, LeisurePeterborough Sea Cadets offers 10- 18yr olds a wide range of activities loosly based on Royal Navy traditions. These include rowing, visits to warships, training courses at Royal Navy training establishments such as HMS Raleigh, on board training in seamanship, navigation, first aid, team building exercises, D of E etc. Peterborough Unit also provides the Mayors Guard at civil occasions.
Oxfordshire Rifle Association
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportTO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE SKILL IN RIFLE AND PISTOL SHOOTING SO THAT CITIZENS ARE BETTER FITTED TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY IN THE ARMED FORCES, TERRITORIAL AND ARMY VOLUNTEER RESERVES OR ANY OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN WHICH THEIR SERVICES MAY BE REQUIRED. TO ORGANISE TEAMS TO REPRESENT OXFORDSHIRE IN NATIONAL AND OTHER COMPETITIONS.
The Hodson's Horse British Officers Memorial Trust
Animals, Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, LeisureEstablished to perpetuate the memory of the Regiment known as Hodson's Horse and the British officers who served in it. Annual grants are given to: King Edward VII Hospital (' Sister Agnes'), Scholarships for the education of children of soldiers in India; provision of medals and trophies for sports events run by the Royal Armoured Corps and a HH Merit award for overseas cadets at RMAS Sandhurst.
The Royal Air Forces Association - Bedford Branch
Armed forcesCOLLECTION OF DONATIONS, LEGACIES, GRANTS, MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AID AND OTHER SUPPORT TO EX AND CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE RAF
Wigan Unit 366 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe principle aim of Wigan Sea Cadets is to engage young people 10-18 through a nautical theme, based on traditions and values of the Royal Navy in extra curricular education and training. Objectively we aim to give young people the best possible headstart in life, laying the foundations to support young people into further education and employment.
The Royal Air Forces Association - Melton Mowbray Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportraising funds for the welfare of ex service and serving personnel and their families
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 Royal Air Forces Association - Plymouth Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareProvide friendship, help and support to the wider RAF family within the local community.
Sittingbourne And Milton Unit 307 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Charity and VCS supportEducational and adventurous training with a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Community Activity, Fundraising
Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (militia) Regimental Museum
Armed forces, HeritageA Museum that is open to the public from April to October during the afternoons and at weekends, giving a detailed history of Monmouth Castle and the Royal Monmouthshire Engineers (Militia) Regiment.
High Wycombe Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportHigh Wycombe Sea Cadets is a unformed youth movement delivering an approved training program on a nautical theme based on the traditions of the Royal Navy. Our young people are aged between 10 and 18 years and the program is delivered by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Chichester Harbour And Selsey Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe are a Sea Cadet unit serving Chichester and surrounding areas and a member of the Nation wide Sea Cadet Corps. We have volunteer uniformed and civilian male and female staff who train male and female Sea Cadets aged between 10 and 18 in the traditions and skills of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and the sea, including character and leadership training, canoeing, sailing and handling motor boats.
City Of Derby Unit 103 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupSea Cadet Unit serving City of Derby. Providing marine training for 10 - 18 year olds.The Sea Cadets offers young people amazing opportunities for personal development by learning new skills and working in teams. We offer an environment where young people find new confidence and inspiration.Our biggest supporter is the Royal Navy. Our aim is to inspire young people through nautical adventure.
Willesden & St Marylebone Unit 367 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
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 CUSTOMS OF THE ROYAL NAVY.
The Camberwell Residential Academic And Fellowship Trust (c RAF T )
Armed forces, EducationFunds community education activites in relation to Camberwell College of Arts.
Dover And Deal Sea & Royal Marines Cadets
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupA youth organisation affiliated to The Marine Society and Sea Cadet Corps.
The Royal Air Forces Association - Llandaff And Ely Branch
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportto support RAF branch at Llandaff &Ely raising funds for present and ex service personel ,in respect of welfare.
The Duke Of Wellington's Regiment Regimental And Journal Fund
Armed forces, ArtsTo promote the efficiency of the regiment and maintain its traditions and Esprit de Corps, in particular, but not exclusively, by publishing a journal of the regiment or it's battalions.
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.