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Armed forces Charities

Discover 459 Armed forces charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

459
Charities
£1,200,574,220
Total Income
£2,354,067
Avg Income
72.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Surrey Army Cadet Force Association

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Grants in support of cadets in Surrey Army Cadet Force and other young people

Latest Income: £45,175
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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St Helens Unit 294 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations

The provision of training in seamanship, boatwork and marine engineering. The training in self discipline by emulation of the rules and traditions of the Royal Navy.

Latest Income: £45,094
Areas of Operation: St Helens
Status: Registered
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The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum

Armed forces, Heritage

To educate the public and members of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment in the history of the Royal Hampshire Regiment and its military accomplishments; and to uphold the traditions and perpetuate the deeds of the Royal Hampshire Regiment by the preservation and public exhibition of the Regimental Collection consisting of documents, artefacts and other items of the Royal Hampshire Regiment.

Latest Income: £44,940
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust

Armed forces, Arts, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £43,372
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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A J B Hudson Memorial Trust

Armed forces, Housing

The Charity provides housing for disabled ex-service personnel.The Trust houses are situated at Wick,near Pershore,Worcestershire.

Latest Income: £43,131
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Regiment Of Fusiliers Museum (royal Warwickshire)

Armed forces, Heritage

The purpose of the charity is to operate the museum of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment and its successors in order to portray the story of The Regiment for the educational and informational benefit of all classes of visitor and to make this part of The County history available to all.

Latest Income: £42,836
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hayling Musical Society

Armed forces, Arts

Promotion of Musical performances of educative value.

Latest Income: £42,613
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Lord Kitchener Memorial Homes Trust

Armed forces, Housing

The purpose of the charity is to provide Almshouse accommodation for people who are in need and who live (or have lived) in the Borough of Medway, with preference given to those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependents. Furthermore, the objects of the charity are such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents as the trustee decides.

Latest Income: £41,931
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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The Royal Hampshire Regiment Welfare Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

To foster esprit de corps among former members of the Royal Hampshire Regiment enabling them to keep in touch with Regimental affairs and with each other. To assist Comrades to obtain suitable employment and to relieve them and/or their dependents, widows or children who are in need, hardship or distress.To produce a report upon the activities and deaths of comrades.

Latest Income: £41,208
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Scunthorpe Unit 298 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We are a Youth Education Charity. we support young people aged 10-18 with life skills, education, leisure, activities, fun and Adventure. We also support BTech National Diplomas, RYA, British Rowing, British Canoeing and many more. We are a Uniformed organisation following the styles and ideologies of the Royal Navy teaching Teamwork, Leadership, Personal Care, First Aid and so much more

Latest Income: £41,120
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Raec And Ets Branch Association

Armed forces, Social welfare

(1) Provide support to former members of the AEC/RAEC, serving & former officers of the AGC(ETS) Branch & former members of WRAC permanently employed with RAEC, and their dependants who are in need hardship or distress.(2) Promote the military efficiency of the Army specifically the ETS Branch by fostering esprit de corps within the Branch and preserving its traditions and those of the AEC/RAEC.

Latest Income: £40,705
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Dunstable Unit 115 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: £40,206
Areas of Operation: Central Bedfordshire
Status: Registered
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Southampton Unit 311 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education

Southampton Sea Cadets is a youth charity (linked to the Marine Society and Sea Cadets), which gives the opportunity for young people aged 10 to 18 to get on the water and to learn other useful skills in an environment based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. The Unit's headquarters are on the River Itchen in Southampton, members are drawn from the wider Southampton area.

Latest Income: £39,514
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Rifles Officers' Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The principle activity is the provision of grant support for the relief of need, hardship and distress among Officers and former Officers of the Regiment and the Regiments or the Territorial Army units who are in need of assistance, and their families and dependents. To the extent that income is not required for the principle activity, the Trustees may apply it for the benefit of serving officers.

Latest Income: £39,474
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Twickenham Unit 341 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

The aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is 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: £39,367
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Royal Marines Historical Society

Armed forces, Heritage

To inform and educate the serving Corps and the general public on the history and traditions of the Royal Marines and to initiate, support or carry out the necessary research to achieve these objectives.

Latest Income: £38,788
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Plymouth (drake) Unit 270 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

Plymouth Drake Sea Cadets are a uniformed youth organisation based on the traditions of the Royal Navy. Sea Cadets range from 12-18 years with a junior section for 10-12 year olds. We also have a Marine Cadet Detachment.

Latest Income: £38,278
Areas of Operation: Plymouth City
Status: Registered
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Royal Air Force Widows Association

Armed forces, Beneficiary group

Support for RAF Widows and Widowers

Latest Income: £38,159
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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RAF Church Collections Fund (c Of E)

Armed forces, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

To relieve poverty, sickness & distressTo promote educationTo provide recreation facilities for the public benefitTo support charities

Latest Income: £37,685
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Basildon Unit 551 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

the aim of the sea cadets corps is 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: £37,487
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The 7th Duke Of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Regimental Trust

Armed forces, Heritage

The charity promotes the efficiency of the armed forces of the crown by supporting the welfare of former and serving personnel and by commerating the traditions & history of the regiment.

Latest Income: £36,803
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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City Of London Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group

SCC is a voluntary youth organisation which aims to:a. Help young people towards responsible adulthood.b. Encourage valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based upon the traditions and customs of the Royal Navy.The Unit is very fortunate to meet on HMS Belfast. We strive to build and maintain relationships with various bodies within the City.

Latest Income: £36,388
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Royal Air Forces Association, Exmouth Branch

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support

-GENERAL FUNDRAISING MAINLY FOR THE LOCAL WELFARE FUND AND THE NATIONAL WINGS APPEAL

Latest Income: £35,414
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment Regimental Trust

Armed forces

The charity supports the regiment financially with grants for adventurous training, chattels, accoutrments & other items that are not adequately, or directly, provided for out of public funds. This contributes directly towards the maintenance of morale & enhances the efficiency of the regiment.

Latest Income: £35,094
Areas of Operation: Nepal
Status: Registered
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Bromley Sea Cadets

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: £34,714
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many armed forces charities are there in the UK?

There are 459 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 £1.2bn 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 72.3%. 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.