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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.

Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Religion

The aims of the Charity are to engage in activities for the exclusive benefit of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) which has provided a fitting home for retired army veterans since 1692. Its main activities are to raise funds for capital investment projects of the RHC and to cover costs not met by the Grant in Aid funding which the RHC receives from the Ministry of Defence.

Latest Income: £9,105,440
Areas of Operation: Kensington And Chelsea
Status: Registered
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Forces Employment Charity

Armed forces, Economic and community development, Education

The Charity assists those who are serving or who have served in the British Armed Forces ("the Services") to find suitable civilian employment at all times up to normal retirement age and to provide timely and realistic advice and to signpost contact details to other organisations where charitable to do so.

Latest Income: £8,709,366
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Ascb Charitable Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

The ASCB meets its objectives by making an annual grant to the 45 sports associations/unions. Making grants from the Army Sports Lottery (ASL). Making grants to individual sportsmen/women. Making grants for garrison/units for sports facilities/infrastructure.

Latest Income: £7,447,145
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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China Fleet Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The provision of recreation and leisure activities to the specified class of beneficiaries; all serving Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy; all RN/RM Reserve Forces; all Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and their immediate families.The Directors shall also select additional beneficiary classes from time to time providing they shall give priority first to serving the needs of those specified.

Latest Income: £7,436,567
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College

Armed forces, Education, Heritage

To preserve for the benefit of the nation the Old Royal Naval College site, buildings and monuments as being of historical, architectural and artistic importance, to allow the general public reasonable access to the site, and to educate the public thereon

Latest Income: £7,221,874
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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The Church Army

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Religion

We are a mission-focused community of people transforming lives and neighbourhoods through the work of evangelists, staff and volunteers. We are committed to sharing the Christian faith through words and action in a variety of contexts across the British Isles and Ireland. Our evangelists and staff work beyond church buildings among some of the most broken, rejected and hurting people in society.

Latest Income: £7,144,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Force Central Fund

Armed forces, Leisure

PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO THE SERVING RAF COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, SUPPORTING CAPITAL PROJECTS, COMMUNITY AND WELFARE SUPPORT FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SPORT TO FACILIATE AN ENCHANCED SENSE OF BELONGING, MOTIVATION, MORALE AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.

Latest Income: £6,639,218
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

Blesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service. It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident. Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.

Latest Income: £6,537,390
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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University Hospitals Birmingham Charity

Armed forces, Education, Health

UHB Charity runs the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartland Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity, Solihull Hospital Charity and Fisher House (for the UK's military patients). It is the official charity for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, providing things over and above that which can be provided by the NHS

Latest Income: £6,249,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Royal Marines Association - The Royal Marines Charity

Armed forces

The Royal Marines Charity is a charity for Serving and retired Royal Marines and their dependants. Its mission is three fold: Recovery Pathway - helping the wounded and seriously injured; Decompression and quality of life Pathway - helping those still serving; Through life Pathway - support after leaving the service.

Latest Income: £6,170,786
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, Society

The Association is dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the Army Cadet Force, a national, military themed, voluntary youth movement open to boys and girls of all backgrounds and abilities. In providing educational, adventurous, competitve and social activities the Association's key priorities are citizenship development, leadership training, and confidence building.

Latest Income: £5,962,552
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Honourable Artillery Company

Armed forces, Social welfare

Support of the HAC Regiment (a Reserve Unit of the Army), a Detachment of the City of London Special Constabulary, Benevolent Fund and ceremonial Sub-units (The Pikemen & Musketeers and the Light Cavalry), Conservation of the Company's Estate and Preservation of the Company's Treasures; by assisting with recruitment, Sustaining Company Membership and ensuring Long-Term Sustainability.

Latest Income: £5,322,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Household Division Charity

Armed forces

Military charity supporting the Household Division.

Latest Income: £5,263,602
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Nautilus Welfare Fund

Armed forces, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care

We provide welfare services to needy Merchant Navy seafarers and their dependants. This is achived by :-the provision of accommodation and support for those who are able to live independentley in Mariners Park Estate - the provision of residential,nursing and respite care in the Mariners Park Care Home- the provision of annual,one off grants and a caseworker service

Latest Income: £4,752,684
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Skill Force Development

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education

SKILLFORCE INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND BY DRAWING ON THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES OF PREDOMINANTLY EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Latest Income: £4,664,520
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Limited

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.

Latest Income: £4,599,960
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Broughton House - Veteran Care Village

Armed forces, Housing

To provide accommodation, care and support for military veterans who have served in the British Armed Forces, Merchant Navy and their spouse or civil partner.If there are vacancies within Broughton House the Charity Trustees can admit other persons who are in need of care and support.

Latest Income: £4,542,622
Areas of Operation: Salford City
Status: Registered
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The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund

Armed forces

To provide pensions and lump sum retirement grants for all commissioned officers of The Salvation Army according to the Salvation Army Act (1963)

Latest Income: £4,364,074
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Monday Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing

NO UNSOLICITED REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED.Through its grant making the charity primarily supports: young people with the provision of life skills and/or improving social mobility; mental health; members or former members of the armed forces; people transitioning from rough sleeping.

Latest Income: £4,131,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Merchant Navy Welfare Board

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

Umbrella charity co-ordinating and supporting the welfare work of maritime charities assisting merchant seafarers and their families in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.

Latest Income: £3,980,539
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE: TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY OF RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY FUNDING PROVISION OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES AND TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST ELDERLY RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY FUNDING PROVISION OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES.

Latest Income: £3,422,232
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Army Central Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

The Army Central Fund promotes the efficiency of the British Army by providing charitable funds to improve the well-being of serving personnel and their immediate families. The Board considers applications from the Army and from charities that support the Army. We do not accept applications from individuals and we are not able to support the veteran community.

Latest Income: £2,865,480
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Portsmouth Royal Maritime Club

Armed forces, Leisure

The provision of recreational facilities to facilitate comradeship and support of seafarers - particularly members of the Royal Naval Service, its reserves, the RFA, QARNNS

Latest Income: £2,488,414
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Royal Artillery Charitable Fund

Armed forces, Charitable activities

Promoting efficiency and welfare of all ranks serving in the Royal Artillery, incl TA. Relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Artillery and their dependants who are in need Grants to soldiers and officers, serving or retired who are in need.

Latest Income: £2,359,138
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Veterans Aid

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Health, Housing

Primarily involved in supporting homeless and vulnerable veterans who have served in the British armed forces. Services include the provision of accommodation, social work, alcohol counselling, and advocacy.

Latest Income: £2,317,607
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
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.