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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.

Firing Line LTD

Armed forces, Arts, Heritage

Firing Line is a joint Regimental Museum of 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh. Officially opened by HRH Charles, Prince of Wales in June 2010.It is open to the public 362 days of the year and shows the two regiment's history over the past 350 years. Interactive and educational for all ages, it has temporary exhibitions 3 times a year and also has changing gallery displays.

Latest Income: £373,887
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Maritime London Officer Cadet Scholarship

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education

Education and sea training of young people seeking a career as officers in the Merchant Navy.

Latest Income: £367,283
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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61st Doncaster (bentley) Air Scout Group

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

Air Scouts is part of the Scouts community, and prepares young people with skills - helping them speak up and play their part in society, regardless of Gender, Race, Creed or ability levels. skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, and the big dreams: the skills they need for life. As an R.A.F. recognized Group we include an Air Badge scheme.

Latest Income: £365,849
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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The Wellington Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, Research

The conservation and preservation of the former Royal Navy sloop HMS WELLINGTON as part of the nation's maritime heritage, the education of the public in the history of the British and Commonwealth Merchant Services and, the importance of seaborne trade to our island nation. An educational programme is in place for KS 1 & 2 children, a Secondary School Programme and a Sixth Form STEM Programme.

Latest Income: £363,829
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Lest We Forget Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

LWFA's mission is to strive to explore all avenues available to honour and support both current and former members of the UK Armed Forces and Merchant Navy and their families.

Latest Income: £354,484
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Warrant Officers' And Senior Ratings' Mess Hms Heron

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

To supply social and community activities to our services to enhance morale and offer support to families

Latest Income: £351,405
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Warrant Officers And Senior Rates' Mess, Hms Drake

Armed forces

To have resources available for expenditure on improvements to the qualit of life, and the engenderment of of espirit de corps

Latest Income: £340,874
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Army Football Association

Armed forces, Leisure

THE CHARITY ORGANISES AND PROVIDES FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL

Latest Income: £334,694
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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RAF Waddington Officers Mess

Armed forces

THE CHARITY AIMS TO BENEFIT THE LIVES OF SERVICE PERSONNEL AT RAF WADDINGTON.

Latest Income: £333,109
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Research, Social welfare

We are a grant-making charity, focusing on: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science; the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; charities with stong links to the City of London Livery movement; and charities relating to current or former members of the Armed Services.

Latest Income: £332,949
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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British Army Motorsports Association

Armed forces

BAMA seeks to promote the efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown, in particular but not exclusively, by encouraging and facilitating participation in all forms of motorsport by current and former members of the British Army in order, for example, to:(a) develop leadership, teamwork, mechanical prowess and self-reliance; and(b) encourage esprit de corps and increase morale.

Latest Income: £330,196
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Soldiers Salvation Limited

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Social welfare

The Soldiers Salvation is a charity dedicated to supporting active-duty soldiers and retired war veterans by helping meet their essential needs. The organization raises funds to provide service members with practical assistance such as clothing, everyday essentials, and other forms of support that promote their well-being.

Latest Income: £327,554
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sheerness Dockyard Preservation Trust

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage

(1) To preserve for the benefit of the people of Sheerness and of the nation, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around Sheerness, in particular in and around the former Royal Naval Dockyard in Sheerness.(2) To advance the public education and interest in the history and architectural heritage of the local area.

Latest Income: £325,358
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Royal Air Force High Wycombe Officers' Mess

Armed forces, Associations, Leisure, Social welfare

The fund provides public benefit by assisting Service personnel to more effectively perform their duties and face the dangers associated with being Members of the Armed Forces of the Crown. It does this by providing Mess/Social activities, allowing personnel to develop and maintain teamwork; fitness; confidence, character, spirit and morale, thus promoting efficiency within the Royal Air Force.

Latest Income: £323,207
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Hms Caroline Preservation Company

Armed forces, Heritage

The objects are to educate the Naval Service and auxiliaries and other members of the public about the history of HMS Caroline and the history of the Royal Navy and other matters relating to the defence of the realm.

Latest Income: £323,004
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Hms Heron Central Amenities Fund

Armed forces, Leisure

Provision of car maintenance for personnel in RNAS YeoviltonProvision and operation of a Narrowboat and Static Caravan for recreational use by RNAS Yeovilton personnelProvision of short-term rental accommodation for RNAS Yeovilton personnelProvision of banking and accounting for numerous clubs and activities at RNAS Yeovilton

Latest Income: £317,626
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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RAF Waddington Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess

Armed forces

The Charity is ran for the benefit of Serving Personnel at RAF Waddington.

Latest Income: £302,220
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Queen's Royal Hussars (the Queen's Own And Royal Irish) Regimental Charity

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Social welfare

Income is applied at the discretion of the trustees: In relieving individuals who are serving or former members of the regiment or former regiments and dependents who are in conditions of need., hardship or distress, by making grants to money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce need, hardship or distress.

Latest Income: £295,549
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Warrant Officers, Senior Ratings And Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Mess Hms Collingwood

Armed forces

TO HAVE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR EXPENDITURE ON IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND THE ENGENDERMENT OF ESPRIT DE CORPS. THE PAST YEAR HAS SEEN THE MESS PUT ON A FULL SOCIAL PROGRAMME FOR ITS MEMBERS. GENEROUS SUBSIDIES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FUNCTIONS FROM THE PROFITS MADE FROM THE BAR AND OTHER TAXABLE ACTIVITIES.

Latest Income: £293,269
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Royal Caledonian Education Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education

In support of the education and wellbeing of the offspring of current and former Scottish Armed Forces personnel.

Latest Income: £290,505
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Tamu Dhee Association (uk)

Armed forces, Leisure

1. Arranged a football tournament in Queens Avenue ground in Aldershot Army Garrison. Nepalese teams from other European countries also took part. 2. Arranged Nepali Mela (Nepalese culture, costume and ethnic traditional displays) at Kempton Park Race course.3. Arranged Nepalese New Year (Lhochhar) celebration and religious puja at Aldershot, Hampshire.4. Help provided to needy people

Latest Income: £289,941
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Colonel W H Whitbread Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Education, Leisure

1. The promotion of education and in particular, charitable organisations which support education, welfare and scholarships for the underprivileged or suffering.2. Charitable organisations which support certain amateur sports and sporting endeavour.3. Charitable organisations which support the health and welfare of soldiers.4. Charitable organisations which support conservation projects.

Latest Income: £288,718
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Charities In Connection With Royal Army Pay Corps

Armed forces, Social welfare

Foster esprit de corps among members of the former Royal Army Pay Corps; to relieve poverty and hardship where former personnel or their dependants find themselves in need; the commemoration, remembrance and encouragement of public recognition of the sacrifices made by members of the RAPC in the service of their Country.

Latest Income: £278,790
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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De Havilland Aircraft Museum Trust Limited

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Social welfare

A) The restoration, maintenance and preservation of the prototype dh98 Mosquito W4050 and other de Havilland aircraft and artifacts of historical interest for the instruction and edification of the public. B) To apply a proportion of the excess of income over expenditure in any year by way of grants to the RAF Benevolent Fund or other charity or charities as the directors shall determine.

Latest Income: £274,153
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Mercian Regimental Charity

Armed forces, Religion

THE AIMS OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE REGIMENT, THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MEMORIALS AND CHAPELS OF THE REGIMENT AND FORMER REGIMENTS.

Latest Income: £273,546
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.