Combined Cadet Force Association
Also known as: Ccfa, Cadets in Schools
To: act as an adviser to the MoD and HMG on CCF matters; act as a source of information and advice for Contingent Commanders and CCF Officers; promote the CCF; provide financial grants to CCF cadets to assist their development; and, provide financial grants to CCF Contingents in order to help them establish or become more sustainable.
Activities & Mission
To: act as an adviser to the MoD and HMG on CCF matters; act as a source of information and advice for Contingent Commanders and CCF Officers; promote the CCF; provide financial grants to CCF cadets to assist their development; and, provide financial grants to CCF Contingents in order to help them establish or become more sustainable.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,547,349 | £2,094,502 | £2,087,001 | £3,188,632 | £868,508 | 82 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,689,483 | £1,780,730 | £1,776,828 | £3,605,092 | £1,201,621 | 73 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,355,239 | £2,274,708 | £2,274,108 | £3,559,400 | £1,166,523 | 72 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,155,526 | £533,355 | £532,755 | £4,514,323 | £1,361,375 | 53 / 0 |
| 2021 | £232,795 | £1,657,666 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Combined Cadet Force Association
What does Combined Cadet Force Association do?
To: act as an adviser to the MoD and HMG on CCF matters; act as a source of information and advice for Contingent Commanders and CCF Officers; promote the CCF; provide financial grants to CCF cadets to assist their development; and, provide financial grants to CCF Contingents in order to help them establish or become more sustainable.
How much income did Combined Cadet Force Association report in 2025?
Combined Cadet Force Association reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £2.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Combined Cadet Force Association?
Combined Cadet Force Association has a program ratio of 134.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Combined Cadet Force Association registered as a charity?
Combined Cadet Force Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2017 as charity number 1170994. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Combined Cadet Force Association?
Combined Cadet Force Association is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel David Alan Maddox CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Combined Cadet Force Association operate?
Combined Cadet Force Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Combined Cadet Force Association a registered charity?
Yes — Combined Cadet Force Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170994.
Details
HOLDERNESS HOUSE
51-61 CLIFTON STREET
LONDON
EC2A 4DW
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Also Known As
- Ccfa
- Cadets in Schools
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated