Armed forces Charities
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Armed forces, HealthThe preservation of health, rehabilitation and resettlement into society of former members of the armed forces who have been wounded, physically or psychologically, in particular but not exclusively by providing or assisting in the provision of medical treatment (including reconstructive surgery) emotional and psychological support and facilities or other support at the discretion of the Trustees.
Ingham Aviation Heritage LTD
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, LeisureIngham Aviation Heritage Ltd is the Company and Charity name of the Polish Bombers Squadrons Centre at RAF Ingham. We are a volunteer run organisation, operating a heritage centre commemorating the Polish Air Force bomber squadrons, and RAF aircrew and support staff who served at RAF Ingham during WW2. We share international and personal stories of those from many nations who fought for freedom.
The Regimental Charity Of The Royal Dragoon Guards
Armed forcesSupport for current and ex members of the Regiment and their dependents.
The Parachute Regimental Association
Armed forces, Social welfareTo promote the efficiency of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces To relieve either generally or individually persons who are serving or who have served in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.The commemoration and remembrance of those members of Airborne Forces who have died while on active service
The Honourable Company Of Master Mariners And Howard Leopold Davis Charity
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe benevolent purposes are to relieve:a. Navigating Officers of the British Merchant Navy and their families and dependants who are in need through financial hardship, sickness, disability or the effects of old age.The Educational purposes are to educate and train persons serving or intending to serve in the British Merchant Navy through an interest in seamanship or sailing.
Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust
Armed forcesWe will develop and deliver educational and interpretative activity on wooden ship and boatbuilding, to tell the story of the Bucklers Hard shipyard, of shipbuilding for the Royal Navy and the global footprint of ships originating from there. We will preserve, collect and share the art and study of wooden shipbuilding, demonstrating skills and knowledge through projects onsite and online.
101 (city Of London) Engineer Regiment (richmond Hill) Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Charity's objects are:- To promote the efficiency of 101 Engineer Regiment in such charitable ways as the trustees may decide; - To make grants to any regimental charity or to any other charity or charitable organisation for the benefit of the Regiment, or any successor unit; - To make grants to any member or former member of the Regiment who is in need, hardship or distress.
Westfield War Memorial Village - Lancaster
Armed forces, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareProvision of housing namely 'Westfield Village' for the benefit of disabled and necessitious ex-service/serving members of the armed forces and dependants.To relieve persons in conditions of need and hardship where relief cannot be provided by public funds within a reasonable time. To aid and support any charitable associations or institution connected with these purposes to the same aim.
Parham Airfield Museum
Armed forces, Charitable activities, HeritageMuseum in Suffolk. Our purpose is to advance the education of the public by the display and preservation of aeronautical equipment and other items relating to the 390th Bombardment Group (H) and other units of the United States Army Air Forces, and the Auxiliary Units and other branches of the secret British Resistance Organisation. Thus our collections relate largely to World War Two.
Vine United Reformed Church
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Housing, ReligionVine United Reformed Church, Riches Road, Ilford IG1 1JH, offer among others Sunday morning service, including monthly communion, during the year. Youth activities include annual one-week Holiday Club and attendance at Youth Assembly, Pastoral care for members and fundraising for other charities and support for outside causes, i.e. Water Aid, Ramfel and the Salvation Army (Night Shelter)
The Red Arrows Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesMaking grants to charities who support serving and veteran RAF personnel and their dependents, educate the public (especially young people) about the RAF and other air forces, or are closely associated with interests of the current Red Arrows team.
Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust
Armed forces, HeritageThe Shropshire Regimental Museum/Soldiers of Shropshire Museum incorporates the traditions and history of all the former Shropshire Regiments. It collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of these Regiments. The Modern Army Display now includes a regularly updated display of the equipment and deployment of the successor Regiments.
Headley Court Charity
Armed forces, LeisureMedical rehabilitation of flying personnel of the Royal Air Force and of other armed forces of the Crown
Headquarters Volunteer Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTo help and educate children between the ages of nine and eighteen years through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as adults and members of the community and that their conditions of life may be improved employing the traditions and practices of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines to achieve this.
Warrant Officers' And Sergeants' Mess Infantry Training Centre Catterick
Armed forcesTo provide facilities, amenities and funding that improves and promotes the comfort, well being and education of Warrant Officers and Senior Non Commissioned Officers. Also to promote social and team activities.
Warrant Officer And Senior Rates Mess Hms Raleigh
Armed forcesThe charity's object (the object) is 'the promotion of efficiency of the armed forces of the Crown by the provision and support of facilities and activities for the efficiency and well-being of service personnel'.
The London Scottish Regimental Trust
Armed forces, Arts, Charitable activities, HeritagePay all expenses incidental to the administration of the charity. After paying expenses income to be used to promote militiary efficiency of the unit. Make grants to museum and library of London Scottish.
Rotary Club Of Deane Trust Fund
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS supportSupport to Rotary and other local charities.Major fundraising activities of: - Charity concert at the Anvil, held last Sunday of January - featuring HM Band of the Royal Marines Basingstoke Festival of Transport, held second Monday in May - featuring almost 1000 vehicles, 70 stalls and up to 10,000 visitors and is one of the larger events of its type in the South East
Blackpool Unit 45 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTraining Young people age 10-18 in Nautical Themed youth activities, including sailing, powerboating, DoE award work, drill, using the traditions of the Royal Navy.
We Remember Submariners
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe operate in England and Wales, raising funds to support submariners, their families and groups and organisations affiliated to the Royal Navy Submarine Service. We provide support and acts of remembrance for submariners that have passed away through the provision of a wreath, Moly Pins and condolence card to immediate family. We also sign post support and services where needed.
Scarborough Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVoluntary youth organisation for boys and girls aged 12 - 18 (10 for junior sections)Provides a range of activities, sport and skills which are attractive and adventurous within a caring discipline, based on the high standards of the Royal Navy, to which young people can respond and which will in turn assist their development of self confidence, self discipline, leadership and responsibility.
Merchant Navy Association
Armed forces, Social welfareThe Merchant Navy Association is a maritime charity that represents all seafarers in the UK and has the additional benefit of MNA branches in local communities. The objectives remain as stated in our constitution and our activities focus on meeting the needs of the seafaring community, both ashore and afloat, especially in times of hardship, sickness, bereavement and times of conflict.
Central Fund Hms Raleigh
Armed forces, LeisureTo have resources available for expenditure on improvements to the quality of life and the engenderment of espirit de corps. The fund continues to support sporting and leisure activities. It also provides a central bank for a number of Service and other funds.
Bridgwater Foodbank
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Social welfareWe are a Foodbank and hold the Trussell Trust franchise for Bridgwater. We issue our Red Vouchers to 39 agencies in and around Bridgwater the CAB, Housing Associations, Social Services, Primary Schools, Salvation Army etc etc.If the holders see a family in need they offer the person in crisis one of our Red Vouchers, they then bring the voucher to us and we give food in exchange.
Oxford Sea Cadets T.s. Euryalus
Armed forces, Associations, LeisureTraining in the traditions of the Royal Navy for boys and grils between 10 and 18. Activities include power boating, sailing canoeing, adventure training and Offshore oportunities with the Sea Cadet offshore fleet
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.