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Armed forces Charities

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484
Charities
£1,134,387,673
Total Income
£2,429,096
Avg Income
76.5%
Program Ratio

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Chesterfield Unit 80 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Training Ship Danae is are a uniformed youth organisation and a unit in the Sea Cadet Corps. We meet on two evenings a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.45 to 9.15 pm. Both girls and boys join the unit and we cater for ages 10 - 18 years. There is opportunity for young people to learn new skills and be part of a safe, disciplined learning environment based on Royal Navy traditions.

Latest Income: £17,044
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Penzance Unit 267 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Helping young people towards responsible adulthood, our headquarters in the centre of PZ & close to the harbour provide admin & training rooms, drill hall & messroom plus boatshed. Based on the customs of the Royal Navy, our cadets undertake various academic & practical courses including computers. The cadets also enjoy boating, camping, adventure & sporting outings plus inter unit competitions.

Latest Income: £16,286
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Wolverhampton Unit 374 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The aim of the Sea Cadets is to provide young people with the best head start in life through nautical adventure and fun and is based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Wolverhampton Sea Cadets is a small unit based on the edge of Heath town, a deprived area on the edge of the city centre. All young people are able to gain life skills and study a wide of activities on and off shore

Latest Income: £16,242
Areas of Operation: Wolverhampton
Status: Registered
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Hereford And Worcester Army Cadet Force Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities

Makes grants to organisationsGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingSport/recreationfor the benefit of Children/Young people in HEREFORDSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE

Latest Income: £15,916
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Air Cadets (wales And West) Welfare And Sports Fund

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Society

To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.To provide training which will be useful in Service and civilian life.To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

Latest Income: £15,795
Areas of Operation: Cyprus
Status: Registered
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Hornchurch Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education

Hornchurch and Upminster Sea Cadets is a uniformed organisation for young people aged 10 to 18 years of age. The Unit provides skills, knowledge and education through training and activities that are underpinned by the Marine Society and Sea Cadet curriculum with a Royal Naval ethos. Throughout their Sea Cadet experience the Cadets are able to gain qualifications and skills for life.

Latest Income: £14,646
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Mildenhall And Newmarket Sea Cadets Unit No 574 Of The Sea Cadets Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

To 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.

Latest Income: £13,622
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Forces Association Bognor Regis Branch

Armed forces

To provide advice, support & practical help to serving & ex-RAF personnel and their partners. Achieved through an acredited network of honorary welfare officers with branch support.To provide membership of an association of ex-RAF personnel and their spouses. Welcomes associate members who support the aims and activities of the RAF Association.

Latest Income: £13,174
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Qdg Heritage Trust

Armed forces, Heritage

Museum exhibition has now been incoroprated into the new Firing Line Museum at Cardiff Castle. Research and conservation has continued throughout the year.

Latest Income: £13,074
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Seaham Unit 299 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Leisure

Offering 9 to 17 year olds life-changing nautical adventure based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Opportunities include Rowing, Sailing, Power-boating, Kayaking, Adventurous Training, Seamanship,Cooking, Team-building and many more.

Latest Income: £12,741
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Stroud Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

We aim to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun, based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £12,408
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Hoylake And West Kirby Sea Cadets

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

To help young people towards responsable adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £12,289
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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Kendal Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

We are an independent youth charity, affiliated to the Marine Society and Sea Cadet's National Charity. We train cadets in waterborne activities within a disciplined environment based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £12,224
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Skelmersdale & West Lancs District Unit 601 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

TO 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

Latest Income: £12,210
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Tiverton Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

The Sea Cadet Corps aim is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a practical theme based upon the customs of the Royal Navy - serious fun.

Latest Income: £12,184
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Barry Unit 24 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

We aim to give young people the best possible start in life through nautical adventure and fun based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.We are a volunteer led organisation offering a unique bland of activities and experiences which results in nationally recognised qualifications which improve their chances in work& the community & helps their personal development.

Latest Income: £12,139
Areas of Operation: Vale Of Glamorgan
Status: Registered
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Middleton And Chadderton Unit 73 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

We aim to 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 Marines.

Latest Income: £12,000
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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RAF Association, Brecon Branch

Armed forces, Associations, Housing, Social care

We provide a wide range of Welfare support and facilities for both serving and retired members of the RAF and their dependents. We also provide respite care using one of the homes throughout the UK operated by the main RAFA charity. We are finding that the area we cover is constantly increasing due to adjacent branch closures, due to the age of members; many of who served in WWII.

Latest Income: £11,629
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Basingstoke And Deane Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) aims to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the traditions of the Royal Navy. Specific activities include all forms of boatwork, leadership and inter-personal development through teamwork, seamanship skills, engineering, catering and sports.

Latest Income: £11,001
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Maidstone Unit 229 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE ADULT HOOD BY ENCOURAGING VALUABLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, USING A NAUTICAL THEME BASED ON THE CUSTOMS OF THE ROYAL NAVY.

Latest Income: £10,970
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Preston Unit 277 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

We provide young people with opportunities to develop their confidence, self-respect and social responsibility. Life skills such as teamwork, independence and communication skills are embedded in our activities. Our goal is to inspire the next generation to realise their potential and seize a better future through nautical adventure based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £10,886
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Cambridge Unit 66 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations

Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a charity that through Sea Cadets aims to giveyoung people the best possible head start in life, through nautical adventure and fun basedon the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Age range 10 - 18 years.

Latest Income: £10,520
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Taunton Unit 597 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Using the traditions and values of the Royal Navy the charity aims to provide young people experiences and knowledge that they would be hard pressed to find in their normal lives. It is a uniformed youth organisation and aims to promote discipline and teamwork.

Latest Income: £10,509
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Ipswich Unit 195 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Leisure

To provide a range of activities, sports and skills that are attractive and adventurous within a caring discipline, based on the high standards of the Royal Navy and to assist in development of self-confidence, self-discipline, leadership and sense of responsibility to the community.

Latest Income: £10,215
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Reading Sea Cadets

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing

Sea Cadets is different from school. There's a lot of learning, but it's done through activities on and off the water and our volunteers lead by example.It's also different from home, a break from screens and being cooped up inside. Our platform is built on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy, which inspires our work and commitment to supporting young people today.

Latest Income: £10,104
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many armed forces charities are there in the UK?

There are 484 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 £1.1bn 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 76.5%. 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 £2.4m. 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.