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Armed forces Charities

Discover 1,151 Armed forces charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,151
Charities
£1,602,476,404
Total Income
£1,208,504
Avg Income
72.7%
Program Ratio

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

Dunstable Unit 115 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: £40,206
Areas of Operation: Central Bedfordshire
Status: Registered
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President Of The Regimental Institute (pri)

Armed forces

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.

Latest Income: £40,123
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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President Of The Regimental Institute, 3rd (united Kingdom) Division Signal Regiment

Armed forces

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.

Latest Income: £39,745
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Dalton Community Association

Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Religion, Saving of lives

We 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.

Latest Income: £39,554
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Southampton Unit 311 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education

Southampton 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.

Latest Income: £39,514
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Twickenham Unit 341 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

The 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.

Latest Income: £39,367
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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384th Bombardment Group Museum

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage

To 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.

Latest Income: £39,246
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Royal Marines Historical Society

Armed forces, Heritage

To 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.

Latest Income: £38,788
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Plymouth (drake) Unit 270 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Plymouth 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.

Latest Income: £38,278
Areas of Operation: Plymouth City
Status: Registered
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Royal Air Force Widows Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

Support for RAF Widows and Widowers

Latest Income: £38,159
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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RAF Church Collections Fund (c Of E)

Armed forces, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

To relieve poverty, sickness & distressTo promote educationTo provide recreation facilities for the public benefitTo support charities

Latest Income: £37,685
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Basildon Unit 551 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

the 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.

Latest Income: £37,487
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Public Regimental Institute Dst Leconfield

Armed forces, Leisure

Sporting events, welfare, recreational facilities.

Latest Income: £37,412
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The 7th Duke Of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust

Armed forces, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £36,803
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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City Of London Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

SCC 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.

Latest Income: £36,388
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Battle Back Golf

Armed forces, Leisure

Battle 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.

Latest Income: £35,828
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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

Latest Income: £35,414
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment Regimental Trust

Armed forces

The 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.

Latest Income: £35,094
Areas of Operation: Nepal
Status: Registered
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Bromley Sea Cadets

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: £34,714
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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Marham Aero Club

Armed forces, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £34,669
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Moments Of Glory Prayer Army UK

Armed forces

HOLDING REGULAR SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH

Latest Income: £34,586
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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No 2120 (witney) Squadron Atc

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

THE 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

Latest Income: £34,380
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Tamworth & Lichfield Sea Cadets

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education

WE 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

Latest Income: £34,043
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Royal Air Forces Association Weston Super Mare Branch

Armed forces

As per governing body - registered charity 226686 - The Royal Air Forces Association.

Latest Income: £34,012
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment Combined Charities

Armed forces, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £33,408
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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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.