Armed forces Charities
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Hebburn Unit 176 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, EducationSea Cadets is the UK's largest maritime youth charity.Cadets go to sea, learn to sail and do adventure training, all on a nautical theme, plus get extra skills to give you a head start in life.Cadets are between 10 and 12 as a Junior, 12 to 18 as a Sea Cadet and 13 to 18 as a Royal Marines Cadet.
RAF Station Coltishall Heritage Trust
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportRaising funds to operate and develop the RAF Coltishall Heritage Centre. Opened on 23 June 2021 the Centre is in the former Main Guardroom on the site of the former RAF station. The facilities, open to the public and under the Trust's management, include exhibition rooms, a lecture and educational/meeting room and external reconnaissance cabins next to the building
Norwich Unit No 257 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupto provide training activities to young people aged between 10-18 based on the disciplines and traditions of the Royal Navy.
The Light Dragoons Heritage Trust (museum Of The Light Dragoons)
Armed forces, HeritageProviding information and public awareness of the Regiment it's role,achievement and local connections through interesting and innovative display of the collections thereby contributing to the projection of a positive image of the Army.
The Cheshire Yeomanry Regimental Association
Armed forces, Social welfareThe objects of the Association are as follows: (a) To maintain and promote a fellowship and association between past and present members of the Cheshire Yeomanry. (b) To promote the welfare of past and present members of the Cheshire Yeomanry and to provide an organisation and means of relief in cases of hardship or distress among members. (c) To provide an organisation to represent and safeguard
The Royal Yeomanry Regimental Association
Armed forcesTo support and promote the activities of the Royal Yeomanry Regiment and provide welfare support to current and past members of the association.
Wandsworth Chelsea And Fulham Unit 278 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupUniformed Youth Organisation based on the traditions of the Royal Navy to enable young people to become responsible citizens.
Camberley Unit 477 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe Aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is to help young people towards responsibleadulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using anautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.
Northampton Unit 255 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.
Historic Aircraft Flight Trust
Armed forces, HeritageThe Historic Aircraft Flight (HAF) Trust helps to preserve Historic Army Air Corps aircraft as a 'living museum' for veterans commemorative and memorial purposes, as an aid to recruiting and to supporting wider Army heritage in public. The Trust relies principally on donations. The fund is used to provide goods and services for the HAF that no longer available from or attributable to public funds.
Bury And Radcliffe Unit 279 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupNational Youth Groupbased on the traditions of the Royal Navy
Huddersfield And District Army Veterans' Association Benevolent Fund
Armed forces, Associations, Social welfareThe Charity provides welfare aid, social activities and trips to members who are or have been members of the Forces and who are resident in Huddersfield or its vacinity.
Bicester Choral And Operatic Society
Armed forces, ArtsHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RECENT YEARS2014: VERDI REQUIEM / HANDEL MESSIAH2015: IOLANTHE / ROSSINI PETITE MESSE SOLENELLE2016: CARMEN THE MUSICAL 2017: HMS PINAFORE2018: CHESS2019: EVITA
Redeemed Christian Church Of God - Winners Sanctuary
Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Education, HealthWe continue in Community outreach and Prison Fellowship, Swort Fellowship Single, Widows and Divorce, Training for Drama Group and Vine Youth (Voice Training), Spectagular Act School for Unchurch, Community Counselling, assist the elderly, Homelless and Salvation Army with food.
The Liberty Army
Armed forces, Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo advance the Christian Religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about the religion, The relief of financial hardship either generally or individually of people, living in the United Kingdom by making Grants for providing or paying of items and services
Swansea Unit 331 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureIn accordance with Sea Cadet regulation, our aim 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, also providing adventure training under the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Filey Unit 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.
The Devonshire And Dorset Regimental Trust
Armed forcesMaintaining contact between members of the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment and its predecessors. Providing opportunities for serving and former members to mix together. Fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and the welfare of members. Preserving the traditions and heritage of the Regiment and its predecessors. Providing for the general benefit of bodies connected to the Regiment.
The Trust For Child Soldiers
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareTCS supports young people in northern Uganda who have been affected by exposure to armed conflict, in order to relieve poverty and mental distress and promote well-being. In 2022/23 we worked with over 170 families, providing support through grants for school fees and small businesses; and advice and befriending. We have also provided help with medical costs to over 250 children and adults.
The Royal Air Forces Association - York Branch
Armed forcesThe Royal Air Forces Association is incorporated by Royal Charter and its objects are the promotion and welfare of those who are serving or have served in Her Majesty's Royal Air Force and the air forces of the Commonwealth and their dependants by the establishment and maintenance of an organisation for their benefit.
The Queen's Gurkha Engineers Trust Fund
Armed forcesTo promote the efficiency of the regiment as decided, from time to time, by the trustees.
Ipswich Unit 195 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, LeisureTo provide a range of activities, sports and skills that are attractive and adventurous within a caring discipline, based on the high standards of the Royal Navy and to assist in development of self-confidence, self-discipline, leadership and sense of responsibility to the community.
Barrow-In-Furness Unit No 23 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.
Land Forces Hq Station Funds
Armed forces, LeisureTo provide banking facilities for funds considered not to fulfil full Service Fund status but are maintained by personnel administered by Andover Support Unit. These funds include:Branch FundsBranch Sport FundsArmy, Regimental/Corps sport fundsExercise FundsAny as authorised by the Commanding Officer defined as 'other funds' in Service Fund Regulations.
Ellesmere Port Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, AssociationsAs an independent charity, but part of the national Sea Cadets, we rely on the goodwill of our local community and businesses for financial support. Sea Cadets welcome all donations, which help provide opportunities that help them 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.
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.