Armed forces Charities
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Dunstable Unit 115 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
President Of The Regimental Institute (pri)
Armed forcesThe 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.
President Of The Regimental Institute, 3rd (united Kingdom) Division Signal Regiment
Armed forcesThe 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.
Dalton Community Association
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Religion, Saving of livesWe run a multi activity community centre. We house the local community Police team and Community library , Army Cadets, Dance Tazia and other groups including alternative educational lessons. . A Spiritualist church meet weekly, film and lunch clubs for the elderly use the centre regularly as well as children's parties. Community groups attend the centre for activities/training and meetings.
Southampton Unit 311 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationSouthampton Sea Cadets is a youth charity (linked to the Marine Society and Sea Cadets), which gives the opportunity for young people aged 10 to 18 to get on the water and to learn other useful skills in an environment based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. The Unit's headquarters are on the River Itchen in Southampton, members are drawn from the wider Southampton area.
Twickenham Unit 341 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is 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.
384th Bombardment Group Museum
Armed forces, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by means of the establishment and maintenance of a museum & exhibition on the subject of the 384th Bomb Group based at Grafton Underwood during World War 2, the associated role of the USAAF (United States Army Air Force) and the varied influence this had on the area of Kettering/East Northamptonshire both directly and indirectly.
Royal Marines Historical Society
Armed forces, HeritageTo inform and educate the serving Corps and the general public on the history and traditions of the Royal Marines and to initiate, support or carry out the necessary research to achieve these objectives.
Plymouth (drake) Unit 270 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupPlymouth Drake Sea Cadets are a uniformed youth organisation based on the traditions of the Royal Navy. Sea Cadets range from 12-18 years with a junior section for 10-12 year olds. We also have a Marine Cadet Detachment.
Royal Air Force Widows Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupSupport for RAF Widows and Widowers
RAF Church Collections Fund (c Of E)
Armed forces, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareTo relieve poverty, sickness & distressTo promote educationTo provide recreation facilities for the public benefitTo support charities
Basildon Unit 551 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupthe aim of the sea cadets corps is 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.
Public Regimental Institute Dst Leconfield
Armed forces, LeisureSporting events, welfare, recreational facilities.
The 7th Duke Of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust
Armed forces, HeritageThe charity promotes the efficiency of the armed forces of the crown by supporting the welfare of former and serving personnel and by commerating the traditions & history of the regiment.
City Of London Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupSCC is a voluntary youth organisation which aims to:a. Help young people towards responsible adulthood.b. Encourage valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based upon the traditions and customs of the Royal Navy.The Unit is very fortunate to meet on HMS Belfast. We strive to build and maintain relationships with various bodies within the City.
Battle Back Golf
Armed forces, LeisureBattle Back Golf delivers golfing education programmes and competitive opportunities to wounded, injured and sick Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force personnel and veterans, using golf as part of their physical and cognitive rehabilitation.
Royal Air Forces Association, Exmouth Branch
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support-GENERAL FUNDRAISING MAINLY FOR THE LOCAL WELFARE FUND AND THE NATIONAL WINGS APPEAL
The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment Regimental Trust
Armed forcesThe charity supports the regiment financially with grants for adventurous training, chattels, accoutrments & other items that are not adequately, or directly, provided for out of public funds. This contributes directly towards the maintenance of morale & enhances the efficiency of the regiment.
Bromley Sea Cadets
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.
Marham Aero Club
Armed forces, LeisureThe objective of the RAF Marham Aero Club based at RAF Marham is to provide flying instruction and access to flying of light aircraft to those who could not otherwise afford it in order to:a) Foster esprit de corps and raise morale;b) Develop and enhance mental resilience; c) Encourage airmindedness and aviation safety; for personnel serving at RAF Marham, other stations and veterans.
Moments Of Glory Prayer Army UK
Armed forcesHOLDING REGULAR SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
No 2120 (witney) Squadron Atc
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTHE AIR CADET SQUADRON ATC are defined in the Royal Warrant in the following terms: a. To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force (RAF); b. To provide training which will be useful both in the Services and civilian life and; c. To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenshi
Tamworth & Lichfield Sea Cadets
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationWE ARE PART OF A NATIONWIDE VOLUNTARY UNIFORMED YOUTH ORGANISATION, OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 18 YRS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RELIGION OR RACE AND WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF SAFETY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, THE SEA CADET CORPS IS ABOUT HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE ADULTHOOD BY ENCOURAGING VALUBLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT USING NAUTICAL THEMES BASED ON THE ROYAL NAVY
Royal Air Forces Association Weston Super Mare Branch
Armed forcesAs per governing body - registered charity 226686 - The Royal Air Forces Association.
The Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment Combined Charities
Armed forces, Social welfareThe Charity is an amalgamation of several former Charities, now regulated by a single Sealed Scheme of the Charity Commissioners, for benevolent purposes relating to the relief of need, hardship or distress of persons (and their dependants) who have served in, and for promoting the efficiency and maintaining the traditions of, the County Infantry Regiments of Surrey and their successors in title.
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.