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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,622,960
Latest Expenditure
£11,420,526

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 33.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample: 36). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 33.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 66.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,666,844
Charitable Activities £1,598,396
Other Trading £8,351,138
Investments £6,582
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,833,135
Raising Funds £7,587,391
Governance £24,933
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£11,622,960
£11,420,526£3,833,135£9,942,943£098 / 350
2024
£11,121,664
£10,577,919£2,870,878£9,701,204£091 / 350
2023
£10,022,504
£9,980,035£2,721,559£9,129,440£090 / 340
2022
£8,777,357
£8,549,043£2,421,442£9,078,139£085 / 127
2021
£7,466,580
£6,667,746£2,001,084£8,918,488£073 / 115

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

Details

Address
National Rifle Association
Bisley Camp
Brookwood
Woking
GU24 0PB
Registration Date
21 March 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219858
Charity Number
219858

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Trustees

Jonathan Simon Djanogly Chair
Alice Gran
Andrew Reynolds
Charles Dickenson
Chris Lees
Christopher Bassell Lloyd
GARY ALEXANDER
James Harris
Julia Hilger- Ellis
Nicholas Roderick John Brasier
Nicolas David
Richard Stebbings

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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