National Rifle Association
Running courses to encourage entry to and development of target shooting. Provision of facilities for target shooting. Governance of fullbore target shooting. Organising target shooting competitions. Providing a centre of excellence for the use of its members, Regular Services, Reserve Forces and Cadets.
Activities & Mission
Running courses to encourage entry to and development of target shooting. Provision of facilities for target shooting. Governance of fullbore target shooting. Organising target shooting competitions. Providing a centre of excellence for the use of its members, Regular Services, Reserve Forces and Cadets.
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 6% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample: 36). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,622,960 | £11,420,526 | £3,833,135 | £9,942,943 | £0 | 98 / 350 |
| 2024 | £11,121,664 | £10,577,919 | £2,870,878 | £9,701,204 | £0 | 91 / 350 |
| 2023 | £10,022,504 | £9,980,035 | £2,721,559 | £9,129,440 | £0 | 90 / 340 |
| 2022 | £8,777,357 | £8,549,043 | £2,421,442 | £9,078,139 | £0 | 85 / 127 |
| 2021 | £7,466,580 | £6,667,746 | £2,001,084 | £8,918,488 | £0 | 73 / 115 |
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Frequently asked questions about National Rifle Association
What does National Rifle Association do?
Running courses to encourage entry to and development of target shooting. Provision of facilities for target shooting. Governance of fullbore target shooting. Organising target shooting competitions. Providing a centre of excellence for the use of its members, Regular Services, Reserve Forces and Cadets.
How much income did National Rifle Association report in 2025?
National Rifle Association reported total income of £11.62m and reported expenditure of £11.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Rifle Association?
National Rifle Association has a program ratio of 33.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample of 36 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Rifle Association registered as a charity?
National Rifle Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1963 as charity number 219858. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs National Rifle Association?
National Rifle Association is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Simon Djanogly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Rifle Association operate?
National Rifle Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is National Rifle Association a registered charity?
Yes — National Rifle Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219858.
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