Armed forces Charities
Discover 1,151 Armed forces charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Surbiton Youth Marching Band
Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary groupThe Surbiton Royal British Legion Youth Marching Band was formed in 1965 The band is a full wind band with a corps of drums and has and still takes part in many prestigious events including the Queens Golden Jubilee, Hamleys toy parade, Festival of Remembrance, Royal Tournament and The Lord Mayors Show in London, plus many local events The band also travels abroad representing the RBL and the UK
RAF Benson Junior Ranks Welfare Fund
Armed forcesService Funds are estabilished for the benefit of Service personnel to promote efficiency which underpins esprit de corps and team working.
3 Armoured Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical And Mechanical Engineers President Of The Regimental Institute
Armed forcesArmy Sgts Mess, Army Officers Mess, Army PRI
Exmouth Unit 395 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe training of young people aged 10 yrs to 18 yrs in Royal Navy & Royal Marine activities. This includes various waterborne training, leadership, teamwork and various recreational and sporting activities.
Birmingham (sherbourne) Unit 41 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupSea Cadets aim to give young people the best possible head start in lift through nautical adventure and fun, based on the traditions of the Royal Navy
Team Endeavour
Armed forces, Charity and VCS supportTHE CHARITY'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SERVING AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, BE IT FINANCIAL OR PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH LARGE FUND RAISING EVENTS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ATTRACT A LOT OF ATTENTION AND SUPPORT IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAXIMISE DONATIONS.
1st Oulton Broad Sea Scouts
Armed forces, Associations, Charitable activitiesThe 1st Oulton Broad Sea Scout Group is one of one hundred groups recognised by the Royal Navy within the United Kingdom. All aims & activities are as directed within the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of the Scout Association.
Royal Air Forces Association Formby Branch
Armed forcesWelfare of serving and ex-serving Air Force people and their dependants,and provision for gatherings to offer Comrade ship and and to present updated information and opportunities for sharing information and to enjoy one another'scompany.
Felixstowe Unit 478 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
Royal Naval Association Aldershot Branch
Armed forcesMonthly social meetings for serving and in ex- naval personel in north East Hampshire
Freedom Church Waddington
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, ReligionFreedom Church Waddington is a church family in Waddington, Lincolnshire, which especially welcomes the RAF community, and want to see lives changed as people choose to follow Jesus. Our vision is to see people flourishing because they have found belonging and fulfilment in Jesus. Our activities include Sunday celebrations, mid-week gatherings, a tots group and hosting family fun afternoons.
The Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust
Armed forces, Arts, HeritageThe Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust maintains and operates the Memorial Bandstand on Walmer Green, Deal, Kent. This Bandstand is a Memorial to eleven members of Her Majesty's Royal Marines who were killed in a bombing attack in Deal in September 1989.The Bandstand is a living memorial and as such over 20 concerts are performed each year between May and September.
RAF Northolt Heritage Charitable Foundation
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The Armour Centre Bovington President Of Regimental Institutes (pri)
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupUsing non public funds, the charity promotes the efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown based in Bovington and Lulworth Camps here in Dorset by the provision and support of facilities and welfare activities for the efficiency and well being of Service personnel and their spouses/families.
The Royal Air Forces Association - Gloucester Branch
Armed forcesGeneral charitable purpose
Royal Air Force Association Armourers Branch
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Royal Air Force Sport Aircraft
Armed forces, Education, LeisureSupport to RAF Flying Clubs/Schools through provision of General Aviation within the RAF
Royal Naval Association Wallasey Branch
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupThe provision of welfare and social amenities to members of the Royal Naval Association Wallasey Branch, their families and the general public.
The Royal Air Forces Association Tamworth Branch
Armed forces, Housing, Social careprovides help to ex members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants in the Tamworth Area in the form of welfare and other requirements including respite home accommodation when neccessary
Nuneaton And Bedworth Unit 616 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportProviding education and training on a nautical theme under the guidance of the Sea Cadet Regulations based on the traditions of the Royal Navy, to young people aged 10 -18. Encouraging them to recognise and achieve their full potential regardless of their background or ability. Supporting other local groups and fundraising in the community.
Bournemouth Unit 49 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, LeisureBuilt on the ethos and standards of the Royal Navy, Sea Cadet training focuses on water sports and seamanship (carried out on a local river, the sea, adjacent naval establishments) and soldiering skills for Royal Marine Cadets. Cadets can also take national awards such as the Duke of Edinburgh or even attain accredited qualifications in navigation, communication and management.
City Of Truro Sea And Royal Marines Cadets Unit 495
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupTo help young people get the best possible start in life through nautical adventure & fun
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. John The Evangelist, Cleckheaton
Armed forces, ReligionWe give to Mission, we support our village of Kirumi in Tanzania, Christian Aid. The United Society for the Propogation of the Gospel. Mission for Seafarers and The Royal British Legion. The church community rooms have now been completed and are being well supported by many individual groups.
Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps (portsmouth)
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe object of the corps is to help and educate children between the ages of 9 and 18 years through their leisure activities so as to develop their physical, mental and social capabilities that they may grow to full matruity as adults and members of society.
Parkstone Unit 265 Of The Sea Cadets Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary groupThe aim of the Sea Cadets is to help young people aged between 10 and 18 years 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.