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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

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Middlesbrough Unit 241 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

To 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.

Latest Income: £9,673
Areas of Operation: Middlesbrough
Status: Registered
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The Royal School Haslemere

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education

To hold endowment investments on behalf of The Royal School Haslemere Ltd (1121303)

Latest Income: £9,670
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Rifles And Light Infantry Association, Somerset

Armed forces

The 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.

Latest Income: £9,665
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association - Hartlepools Branch

Armed forces, Social welfare

Welfare of serving and ex-serving Air Force people and their dependantsPromoting Social Inclusion activities

Latest Income: £9,602
Areas of Operation: Hartlepool
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association - Hull And East Riding Of Yorkshire Branch

Armed forces

Welfare of serving and ex-serving Air Force people and their dependants

Latest Income: £9,473
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The King's Own Royal Regiment (lancaster) Regimental Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £9,135
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Hms Sultan Volunteer Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

To 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.

Latest Income: £9,111
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Peterborough Unit 268 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Leisure

Peterborough 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.

Latest Income: £9,059
Areas of Operation: Peterborough City
Status: Registered
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Oxfordshire Rifle Association

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support

TO 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.

Latest Income: £9,043
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Hodson's Horse British Officers Memorial Trust

Animals, Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Leisure

Established 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.

Latest Income: £8,960
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association - Bedford Branch

Armed forces

COLLECTION OF DONATIONS, LEGACIES, GRANTS, MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AID AND OTHER SUPPORT TO EX AND CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE RAF

Latest Income: £8,894
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Wigan Unit 366 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £8,853
Areas of Operation: Wigan
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association - Melton Mowbray Branch

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

raising funds for the welfare of ex service and serving personnel and their families

Latest Income: £8,848
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Stoke-On-Trent Hebrew Congregation

Armed forces, Education, Religion

Suport 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.

Latest Income: £8,842
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association - Plymouth Branch

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Provide friendship, help and support to the wider RAF family within the local community.

Latest Income: £8,841
Areas of Operation: Plymouth City
Status: Registered
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Sittingbourne And Milton Unit 307 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Charity and VCS support

Educational and adventurous training with a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Community Activity, Fundraising

Latest Income: £8,815
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (militia) Regimental Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

A 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.

Latest Income: £8,797
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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High Wycombe Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

High 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.

Latest Income: £8,750
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Chichester Harbour And Selsey Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £8,651
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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City Of Derby Unit 103 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Sea 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.

Latest Income: £8,565
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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Willesden & St Marylebone Unit 367 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

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 CUSTOMS OF THE ROYAL NAVY.

Latest Income: £8,521
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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The Camberwell Residential Academic And Fellowship Trust (c RAF T )

Armed forces, Education

Funds community education activites in relation to Camberwell College of Arts.

Latest Income: £8,417
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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Dover And Deal Sea & Royal Marines Cadets

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

A youth organisation affiliated to The Marine Society and Sea Cadet Corps.

Latest Income: £8,405
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association - Llandaff And Ely Branch

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support

to support RAF branch at Llandaff &Ely raising funds for present and ex service personel ,in respect of welfare.

Latest Income: £8,336
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Duke Of Wellington's Regiment Regimental And Journal Fund

Armed forces, Arts

To 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.

Latest Income: £8,310
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
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.