Armed forces Charities
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The E. Hayes Dashwood Foundation
Armed forces, HousingThe Foundation provides housing for former members of the armed forces and merchant marine who have a degree of disability or infirmity and who are in need of charitable housing due to their particular circumstances.
The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvision of housing for RAF personnel who face medical retirement from the RAF following a serious disabling accident or illness, and for the families of those who die whilst serving
The Army Dependants' Trust
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Social welfare1. To promote the efficiency of the Army by providing immediate financial relief of persons who are in a condition of need, hardship or distress and are the dependants or next of kin of a deceased soldier or officer.2. If and insofar as trustees cannot apply the income for the object above, they will apply it in making grants to the ABF The Soldiers' Charity for their general purposes.
The Soldiers' And Aviators' Scripture Readers Association
Armed forcesSpreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ among the personnel in the British Army and Royal Air Force. Encouragement of Christians in the British Army and Royal Air Force to grow in their faith.
Addictions North East
Armed forces, Economic and community development, EducationThe Trust provides mentoring and support to the addictive community via a radical new telephone service or through group training and other routes.. Managed by ex-service users, the Trust also assists recovering addicts back to main stream education and/or employment.
The Royal Naval Benevolent Society For Officers
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareFounded in 1739 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1838, the Society grants financial relief to officers and former officers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS and their Reserves, and including spouses, former spouses, and families in need. In the last year grants just in excess of £500,000 were made. Additionally many hours are spent signposting, offering advice or a friendly ear.
Scotty's Little Soldiers
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareProviding support to bereaved British Forces children & young people through our Assistance Programmes: Smiles, Support and Strides. Smiles provides fun-based opportunities for children to smile again. Support is focused on health & well-being & includes access to professional bereavement counselling in conjunction with partners. Strides provides access to small education and development grants.
Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial
Armed forces, Heritage, SocietyTo foster good citizenship and advance education for the benefit of the public at large by the provision and maintenance of a memorial, visitor centre, museum and archive: to hold collections for the benefit of the public to commemorate those who served, supported or suffered in air bombing campaigns since the formation of the Royal Air Force.
The Shipwrecked Fishermen And Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe Shipwrecked Mariners' Society provides financial support to retired seafarers (Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet) and their dependants and those unable to continue working at sea through accident, disability, illness or for compassionate reasons. The Charity operates through a nationwide network of volunteers.The Society makes annual awards for acts of skill and gallantry at sea.
The Naval Children's Charity
Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Naval Children's Charity supports dependant children up to and including the age of 25 of serving or former serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, Reserves and RFA who are in need, hardship or distress. Families are supported through grants, free books and resources and community support. Families can apply directly to the Charity for help or through other agencies.
Hounslow Music Service
Armed forces, Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationHounslow Music Service exists to provide music education to children and young people who live in or attend school in and around the London Borough of Hounslow
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
Armed forces, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, LeisureTHE YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM & ALLIED AIR FORCES MEMORIAL WAS FORMED IN 1985 ON THE FORMER W.W.2 BOMBER COMMAND STATION, R.A.F ELVINGTON, WITH THE MAIN FOCUS OF PROMOTING THE HISTORY OF AVIATION AND TO PROVIDE A LASTING MEMORIAL TO ALL ALLIED AIR FORCES. THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO OVER 47 COMPLETE AIR FRAMES ON A 20 ACRE PARKLAND SITE WITH OVER 15 PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS.
Royal Engineers Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareTo provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their spouses, widows, widowers and dependants who are in need through poverty. To make grants, within Association Guidelines, to the Army Benevolent Fund and to other charities that further the objectives of the Association.
Army Families Federation
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe objects of the Charity are:1. The promotion of social inclusion and military efficiency, for the public benefit, by assisting in the prevention of Army families being disadvantaged through military service.2. Such other charitable purposes for the general benefit of Army families as the trustees from time to time think fit.
The Not Forgotten Association (nfa)
Armed forces, LeisureThe charity acts for the benefit of service and ex-service personnel with disabilities, or who are wounded, by organising, or providing items for, leisure e.g. TVs and licences, and recreational activities, travel, holidays and outings
Army Flying Museum Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureTHE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC MUSEUM RECORDING AND EXHIBITING ALL ASPECTS OF FLYING IN THE BRITISH ARMY BOTH PRESENT AND PAST.
The Hms Victory Preservation Company
Armed forces, HeritagePreserve, restore and maintain HMS VictoryEducate the Naval Service, Auxiliaries and the public about the history of HMS Victory and of the Royal Navy Promote the efficiency of the armed forces by assisting recruitment and retention and fostering the esprit de corps of the Royal Navy; and Commemorate those members of the Naval Service and Auxiliaries who have died while on active service
Air Cadet Charity CIO
Armed forces, Associations, Education, Health, LeisureThe charity supports charitable purposes for the benefit of cadets and personnel of the Air Training Corps by providing grants and funding for activities that fall within the following categories and align to the RAF Air Cadets vision: Aviation, Adventure training, Exploiting technology, Immersive training, Enhance education, Improve employability, Health and wellbeing, Welfare.
Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs
Armed forces, Housing, Religion, Social careTo support the moral component of HM Armed Forces, particularly through the operation of amenity centres in or near military bases in the UK and overseas. To support veteran Armed Forces personnel and their dependants, usually through sheltered housing. To support the CofE in the delivery of its spiritual and charitable objectives across Defence.
Team Forces Foundation
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe purpose of the charity is to help fund sport, challenge and adventure. It makes grants to a wide variety of individual and group recipients across the armed forces community. It raises money from donations and by conducting fund raising events that showcase Forces sport.
Army Rugby Union Trust
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Leisure1. PROMOTING THE PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMY BY AFFORDING FACILITIES FOR ALL RANKS TO INDULGE IN SPORT IN GENERAL AND IN RUGBY FOOTBALL IN PARTICULAR. 2. MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS, BOTH PAST AND PRESENT OF HER MAJESTY'S FORCES OR THEIR DEPENDENTS
Halton Tennis Centre
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe Halton Tennis Centre (HTC) brings together Royal Air Force Tennis and Halton Village Tennis Club into an exciting and forwarding looking "partnership". HTC is a strong community based facility supporting disability tennis (club of the year 2013), other local charities, and children who are unable to pay. It provides coaching services to 24 local schools and to public sports facilities.
Care After Combat
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupThe charity's objects include, but are not limited to, providing peer mentorship and group support within the Justice System for the wellbeing of former British Armed Forces personnel and their Families.
Dame Agnes Weston's Royal Charity For The Naval Service
Armed forces, Beneficiary groupPromotion of the efficiency of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and the advancement of the Christian Faith. To provide pastoral care and practical help for serving personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their families.
Special Reconnaissance Regimental Association
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social careThe Charity has financially contributed towards respite and welfare associated activities or events that promote the well-being of the Regiment. The Charity remains in a position to provide financial support to former and serving members of the Regiment and their immediate families at a time of need. Income is generated from endorsed fundraising events and Benefactor or Corporate donations.
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.