Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Also known as: Acfa, The Army Cadet Force Association, ACCT Cymru, Acct Ni, ACCT Northern Ireland, ACCT Scotland, Acct UK, ACCT Wales, Army Cadet Charitable Trust Northern Ireland, Army Cadet Charitable Trust Scotland, Army Cadet Charitable Trust Wales
The Association is dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the Army Cadet Force, a national, military themed, voluntary youth movement open to boys and girls of all backgrounds and abilities. In providing educational, adventurous, competitve and social activities the Association's key priorities are citizenship development, leadership training, and confidence building.
Activities & Mission
The Association is dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the Army Cadet Force, a national, military themed, voluntary youth movement open to boys and girls of all backgrounds and abilities. In providing educational, adventurous, competitve and social activities the Association's key priorities are citizenship development, leadership training, and confidence building.
Grants
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2026)
- £1,284,880
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 95). How is this calculated?
Higher than 73% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £8,428,708 | £7,296,729 | £7,212,352 | £8,375,101 | 0 / 0 | |
| 2025 | £5,962,552 | £5,789,295 | £5,781,091 | £6,722,398 | £1,157,025 | 82 / 16 |
| 2024 | £5,940,729 | £5,011,928 | £5,005,534 | £6,344,536 | £1,173,978 | 73 / 16 |
| 2023 | £4,413,652 | £4,606,946 | £4,606,346 | £4,937,933 | £1,270,704 | 50 / 16 |
| 2022 | £4,027,296 | £4,194,463 | £4,193,863 | £5,300,501 | £1,347,585 | 53 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
What does Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK do?
The Association is dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the Army Cadet Force, a national, military themed, voluntary youth movement open to boys and girls of all backgrounds and abilities. In providing educational, adventurous, competitve and social activities the Association's key priorities are citizenship development, leadership training, and confidence building.
How much income did Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK report in 2026?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK reported total income of £8.43m and reported expenditure of £7.30m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK has a program ratio of 85.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 95 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK registered as a charity?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 1962 as charity number 305962. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Duncan Francis Capps CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK operate?
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK a registered charity?
Yes — Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 305962.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Acfa
- Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
- The Army Cadet Force Association
- ACCT Cymru
- Acct Ni
- ACCT Northern Ireland
- ACCT Scotland
- Acct UK
- ACCT Wales
- Army Cadet Charitable Trust Northern Ireland
- Army Cadet Charitable Trust Scotland
- Army Cadet Charitable Trust Wales
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated