Armed forces Charities
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The Danny Gallivan Trust Tri Services Aid
Armed forces, HousingPROVIDING HOMELESS EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND WELFARE SUPPORT. WE CURRENTLY OPERATE IN KENT.
Royal Air Force Mountaineering Association
Armed forces, Health, LeisurePromote military efficiency in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit particularly supporting and fostering physical and mental health, well-being and resilience, and raising morale. Providing training and development opportunities. Encouraging and enabling expeditions, the spirit of adventure, mountain craft, leadership and followership, and self-reliance.
St Helens Unit 294 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, AssociationsThe provision of training in seamanship, boatwork and marine engineering. The training in self discipline by emulation of the rules and traditions of the Royal Navy.
The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
Armed forces, HeritageTo educate the public and members of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment in the history of the Royal Hampshire Regiment and its military accomplishments; and to uphold the traditions and perpetuate the deeds of the Royal Hampshire Regiment by the preservation and public exhibition of the Regimental Collection consisting of documents, artefacts and other items of the Royal Hampshire Regiment.
Surrey Army Cadet Force Association
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupGrants in support of cadets in Surrey Army Cadet Force and other young people
The Great War Aviation Society
Armed forces, Arts, Heritage, LeisurePublication of quarterly journals and occasional monograms/booklets; provision of financial support for the British & Commonwealth Air Forces' memorial at St Omer France; assistance to the Royal Aero Club Trust; part-funding of WW1 curator at RAF Museum; advice to museums on WW1 exhibitions; provision of prizes for Guild of Aviation Artists & International Plastic Modellers Society.
Surplus Fund Of The Royal Navy Club
Armed forcesProvide financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries;actively seek to identify potential beneficiaries;monitor progress of invested funds under management
First Blofield And Brundall Sea Scout Group
Armed forces, Associations, Economic and community development, Education1st Blofield and Brundall Sea Scout Group is a Scout Group with Beaver, Cub & Scout sections. The Group is recognised by the Royal Navy. The group has a partnership agreement with Dreadnought Explorer section.Scouting provides skills for life: for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams.
Bentwaters Aviation Society
Armed forces, Education, Heritage, LeisureBentwaters Aviation Society was formed primarily to operate the Bentwaters Cold War Museum. The purpose of the Bentwaters Cold War Museum is to collect, preserve, display and provide for scholarship, material relating to the history of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge and aviation generally where a link with Bentwaters and Woodbridge is established, for the public benefit in perpetuity.
Royal Air Force Equitation Association
Armed forcesTo encourage and facilitate involvement in Equitation in the RAF at all levels.
A J B Hudson Memorial Trust
Armed forces, HousingThe Charity provides housing for disabled ex-service personnel.The Trust houses are situated at Wick,near Pershore,Worcestershire.
The Royal Regiment Of Fusiliers Museum (royal Warwickshire)
Armed forces, HeritageThe purpose of the charity is to operate the museum of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment and its successors in order to portray the story of The Regiment for the educational and informational benefit of all classes of visitor and to make this part of The County history available to all.
Hayling Musical Society
Armed forces, ArtsPromotion of Musical performances of educative value.
The Rifles Officers' Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe principle activity is the provision of grant support for the relief of need, hardship and distress among Officers and former Officers of the Regiment and the Regiments or the Territorial Army units who are in need of assistance, and their families and dependents. To the extent that income is not required for the principle activity, the Trustees may apply it for the benefit of serving officers.
Barton Area Food Bank
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareThe Food Bank aims to help those who are unable to adequately feed themselves or their families through poverty or financial hardship by collecting and buying supplies of food and household basics. Distribution of donated supplies to referred clients takes place at The Salvation Army Church in Barton-upon-Humber on Tuesday and Friday afternoons or in emergency by contacting the duty officer.
The Worshipful Company Of Carmen Benevolent Trust
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportRaises money (largely through the Worshipful Company of Carmen), using it to relieve necessitous persons in these classes (including their dependants and former members): Liverymen/Freemen of the Company, Company employees, those engaged in UK transport/logistics and armed forces personnel in transport/logistics. Educating the public about carmen and transport workers and other charitable purposes
Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe raise money for the" Wings Appeal "which helps the RAF family ,Veterans and their dependants.Our facilities allow veterans to meet is a safe place and meet up with other veterans.
The Lord Kitchener Memorial Homes Trust
Armed forces, HousingThe purpose of the charity is to provide Almshouse accommodation for people who are in need and who live (or have lived) in the Borough of Medway, with preference given to those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependents. Furthermore, the objects of the charity are such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the trustee decides.
Henley Music School
Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationIndividual instrumental lessons for 105 children & adults, small group classes, school music clubs, weekly curriculum lessons within school, Music School Sunday's, which take place once a month and Youthful Orchestra, an adult orchestra for rusty musicians, which also meets once a month. With all HMS activities bursaries of up to 100% are available.
The Royal Hampshire Regiment Welfare Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo foster esprit de corps among former members of the Royal Hampshire Regiment enabling them to keep in touch with Regimental affairs and with each other. To assist Comrades to obtain suitable employment and to relieve them and/or their dependents, widows or children who are in need, hardship or distress.To produce a report upon the activities and deaths of comrades.
Scunthorpe Unit 298 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a Youth Education Charity. we support young people aged 10-18 with life skills, education, leisure, activities, fun and Adventure. We also support BTech National Diplomas, RYA, British Rowing, British Canoeing and many more. We are a Uniformed organisation following the styles and ideologies of the Royal Navy teaching Teamwork, Leadership, Personal Care, First Aid and so much more
The Raec And Ets Branch Association
Armed forces, Social welfare(1) Provide support to former members of the AEC/RAEC, serving & former officers of the AGC(ETS) Branch & former members of WRAC permanently employed with RAEC, and their dependants who are in need hardship or distress.(2) Promote the military efficiency of the Army specifically the ETS Branch by fostering esprit de corps within the Branch and preserving its traditions and those of the AEC/RAEC.
Army Widows' Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareThe Association aims:a) Offer friendship, support to widows/ers and partners of deceased army personnel .b) Address issues relating to widows/ers and their children with the Army authorities.c) Work closely with other ex-Service specialist organizations in support of widows/widowers and their children.d] Bereavement counselling and life skills advice and support
The Welsh Reserves' And Cadets' Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Armed forces, Associations, Charitable activitiesThe Trustees will make grants, at their discretion, in support of the Reserves and Cadets of the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, as provided by the charitable purposes of the CIO.
The President Of The Regimental Institute, 3rd Royal Horse Artillery
Animals, Armed forcesI am the Regimental Accountant.All income and outcome passes through my office via cash or online transactions.I put together all audit paper work monthly and on a yearly basis.Complete financial return to Charities Commission using end-of-year figures.
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.