Armed forces `AF`¶

Armed forces is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Armed forces category.

2,451 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.22% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	1,089	1.31%
£10k - £100k	791	1.22%
£100k - £250k	212	1.10%
£250k - £500k	82	0.90%
£500k - £1m	56	0.97%
£1m - £10m	96	1.21%
Over £10m	45	2.43%
Total	2,371	1.24%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,953	1.16%
oscr	446	1.76%
ccni	52	0.73%
Total	2,451	1.22%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE SALVATION ARMY [Charity number: 214779] A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.	£281,954,000
Salvation Army [Charity number: SC009359] The objects of the Army shall be the advancement of the Christian religion, as promulgated in the religious doctrines set out in Schedule 1 to this Act which are professed, believed and taught by the Army and, pursuant thereto, the advancement of education, the relief of poverty. and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.	£281,954,000
THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST [Charity number: 215174] The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters	£201,362,000
Salvation Army Social Work Trust [Charity number: SC037691] ' in promoting the charitable work of the Salvation Army in such one or more of the following ways as the General for the time being of the Salvation Army shall think fit namely : (1) relief of poverty sickness suffering distress incapacity or old age. (2) advancement of education. (3) training in Christian and moral principles. and (4) assistance of those in need of protection'	£201,362,000
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION [Charity number: 219279] To safeguard the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. One of the largest membership organisations in the UK, recognised as the custodians of Remembrance and also run the annual Poppy Appeal.	£137,359,000
The HALO Trust [Charity number: SC037870] A. The relief of poverty, sickness, suffering and distress throughout the world, in particular by the provision of hydrological, engineering and other works and medical aid with particular emphasis on the care and rehabilitation of non-combatant victims in areas where there is human conflict and the provision of assistance in the removal of debris of military hardware which may be a direct threat to non-combatants in hazerdous areas where hostilities have ceased. B. To carry out or conduct or to assist in carrying out or conducting any research into the special problems arising from injuries sustained by noncombatants in hazardous areas and into methods of alleviating suffering arising therefrom and to publish the useful results of any such research. Provided always that in discharging the foregoing objects, it is hereby declared that the Company shall discharge and carry out its objects without recourse to any political stance or viewpoint whether party political or otherwise with the sole aim of relieving such poverty, sickness to distress.	£94,925,000
THE SALVATION ARMY INTERNATIONAL TRUST [Charity number: 1000566] THE CHARITY'S MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE TO CONTINUE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGH EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SALVATION ARMY TERRITORIES, FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS RELIEF, WORKING IN COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS CLOSE TO THE FAMILY UNIT AND FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.	£49,047,000
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association - Forces Help [Charity number: SC038056] The Object for which SSAFA is established and incorporated is to relieve the need, suffering and distress of the following individuals, who in each case shall satisfy such requirements as the Council may from time to time specify by Regulations: 3.1 members and former members of all ranks of all branches of Our Land Sea and Air Forces (‘Beneficiaries’). 3.2 any person who is dependent on a Beneficiary. 3.3 any person who was dependent on a Beneficiary while that Beneficiary was alive. 3.4 any person on whom a Beneficiary is dependent. and 3.5 any person on whom a deceased Beneficiary was dependent.	£40,242,000
THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - FORCES HELP [Charity number: 210760] RELIEVING THE NEED, SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF THOSE SERVING OR HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS THROUGH- WELFARE ADVICE AND SUPPORT- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE/WELFARE SERVICES- HOUSING-SPECIALIST SERVICES TO MEET UNMET NEEDS OF ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY	£40,242,000
Royal Voluntary Service [Charity number: SC038924] The relief of poverty, distress, suffering or need among all sections of the community primarily in the United Kingdom by all charitable means and particularly by providing: i) Assistance largely in kind and facilities for individuals in the community (ii) Assistance in kind to victims of emergencies or disasters (iii) Advice and facilities to relieve the needs of those in hospital, in prison or in the armed services and their families, and Such other purposes for the benefit of the community as shall be exclusively charitable	£35,939,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
EDGWARE AND MILL HILL UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 308142] Provides a service to children 8 to 18 on seamanship, leadership and teamworking	£4,822
Air Training Corps No 1333 (Grangemouth Spitfire) Squadron [Charity number: SC024675] The purpose of the Squadron Association (‘the Association’) is to fully support the squadron commander to further the objects of the Air Training Corps (‘the ATC’) as contained in the Schedule to the Royal Warrant as amended from time to time but in particular to support activities which foster the spirit of adventure amongst the squadron’s cadets and develop their qualities of leadership and good citizenship.	£3,000
ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION WYE BRANCH [Charity number: 1071081] Support provided for former members of the Royal Air Force and their families in the form of financial help or accommodation, social activities and general welfare support.	£491
RHUBARB FARM [Charity number: 1194757] We offer work placements, training and volunteering opportunities to people with long-term issues, including ex-offenders, those with mental or physical ill health, people with learning disabilities school students struggling with their behaviour, recovering drug or alcohol misusers, and ex-service personnel with PTSD. We serve people in N Derbyshire and N Nottinghamshire.	£30,604
Air Training Corps No 1298 Huntly Non-Public Sports and Welfare Fund [Charity number: SC030354] The purpose of the Squadron Association (‘the Association’) is to fully support the squadron commander to further the objects of the Air Training Corps (‘the ATC’) as contained in the Schedule to the Royal Warrant as amended from time to time but in particular to support activities which foster the spirit of adventure amongst the squadron’s cadets and develop their qualities of leadership and good citizenship.	£1,005
Air Training Corps No 0161 1st Highland Squadron Non Public Sports & Welfare Funds [Charity number: SC024735] The purpose of the Squadron Association (‘the Association’) is to fully support the squadron commander to further the objects of the Air Training Corps (‘the ATC’) as contained in the Schedule to the Royal Warrant as amended from time to time but in particular to support activities which foster the spirit of adventure amongst the squadron’s cadets and develop their qualities of leadership and good citizenship.	£2,539
COLLEGE HALL OFFICERS' MESS RAF CRANWELL [Charity number: 1129825] This fund was established for the benefit of service personnel to promote military efficiency.	£146,444
WORKINGTON UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 520392] training in all aspects of sailing boat handling,boat pulling,seamanship,marine engineering,first aid,writer stores,catering, drill(marching)	£3,136
6TH QUEEN ELIZABETH'S OWN GURKHA RIFLES REGIMENTAL TRUST [Charity number: 259969] The charity has continued to support the various branches of the Regimental Association as well as the Gurkha Welfare Trust and the Gurkha Museum. It has also made grants to the RGR Trust and to the Gurkha Museum for the maintenance of chattels formerly in the ownership of the Trust. A grant was made to the GBA Trust and a Memorial Scholarship has been established.	£18,909
ROYAL ARTILLERY SADDLE CLUB, ROYAL ARTILLERY BARRACKS, LARKHILL [Charity number: 1169361] The Royal Artillery Saddle Club is a charity which has been set up to help phase 2 soldiers and officers to learn to horse ride, it also provides a livery service to service personell and their dependants. They offer riding lessons to children to help bring in money to help with the upkeep of the horses and ponies.	£174,556

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024