Armed forces Charities
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Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, ReligionThe 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.
Forces Employment Charity
Armed forces, Economic and community development, EducationThe 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.
Ascb Charitable Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureThe 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.
China Fleet Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe 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.
The Greenwich Foundation For The Old Royal Naval College
Armed forces, Education, HeritageTo 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
The Church Army
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, ReligionWe 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.
The Royal Air Force Central Fund
Armed forces, LeisurePROVIDE 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.
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (blesma)
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupBlesma 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.
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity
Armed forces, Education, HealthUHB 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
Royal Marines Association - The Royal Marines Charity
Armed forcesThe 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.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyThe 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.
Honourable Artillery Company
Armed forces, Social welfareSupport 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.
The Household Division Charity
Armed forcesMilitary charity supporting the Household Division.
Nautilus Welfare Fund
Armed forces, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social careWe 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
Skill Force Development
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, EducationSKILLFORCE INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND BY DRAWING ON THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES OF PREDOMINANTLY EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Limited
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.
Broughton House - Veteran Care Village
Armed forces, HousingTo 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.
The Salvation Army Officers' Pension Fund
Armed forcesTo provide pensions and lump sum retirement grants for all commissioned officers of The Salvation Army according to the Salvation Army Act (1963)
Monday Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingNO 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.
Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupUmbrella charity co-ordinating and supporting the welfare work of maritime charities assisting merchant seafarers and their families in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.
The Salvation Army Retired Officers Allowance Scheme
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTHE 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.
The Army Central Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupThe 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.
Portsmouth Royal Maritime Club
Armed forces, LeisureThe provision of recreational facilities to facilitate comradeship and support of seafarers - particularly members of the Royal Naval Service, its reserves, the RFA, QARNNS
Royal Artillery Charitable Fund
Armed forces, Charitable activitiesPromoting 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.
Veterans Aid
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Health, HousingPrimarily 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.
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.