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.

2,436 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.20% 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	997	1.32%
£10k - £100k	805	1.18%
£100k - £250k	216	1.04%
£250k - £500k	96	0.98%
£500k - £1m	55	0.89%
£1m - £10m	109	1.28%
Over £10m	50	2.46%
Total	2,328	1.22%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,939	1.14%
oscr	445	1.78%
ccni	52	0.72%
Total	2,436	1.20%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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.	£280,413,000
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.	£280,413,000
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	£252,746,000
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'	£252,746,000
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.	£147,061,000
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.	£128,437,000
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.	£76,666,000
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	£38,475,000
BLIND VETERANS UK [Charity number: 216227] We help blind or vision impaired men and women who have served in the UK Armed Forces, and who meet our criteria, by giving the emotional and practical support they require to overcome the challenges they face to discover a life beyond blindness. All blind veterans should have access to the finest quality of services to help them discover life beyond sight loss.	£37,952,000
Blind Veterans UK [Charity number: SC039411] 3.1 To provide for the medical or surgical treatment, re-education, training in one or more trade or trades, settlement and permanent welfare of.- 3.1.1 Members or former members of the armed forces both men and women blinded from whatever cause whether or not connected in any way with service in the armed forces. 3.1.2 Other persons both men and women not being members or, former members of the armed forces blinded in or as a consequence of any war or warlike operations in which the forces of the Crown may be at any time engaged or any service connected with or subsidiary to such war or warlike operations or by or as a consequence of enemy action in the course of any such war or warlike operations (all such persons being hereinafter referred to as 'Beneficiaries') and so that for the purposes of this memorandum the word 'blinded' shall extend to all cases in which the sight has been so impaired that special care and training are required and all cases in which the sight is endangered so long as the cause of the danger continues. 3.2 To provide allowances or other assistance for any wife widow husband widower child or dependant of a Beneficiary who may be in need of assistance or any person who shall have kept house for or nursed or otherwise rendered exceptional service to or have been dependent upon a Beneficiary and may after the death of such Beneficiary be in need of assistance.	£37,952,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
STAFFORD & RUGELEY UNIT 398 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 700525] The aim of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) is to help young people towardsresponsible adulthood and to encourage them to reach their potential by developingvaluable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical themebased on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.	£8,521
TICKETS FOR TROOPS [Charity number: 1133386] To provide no cost tickets to members of the Armed Forces, their relatives and dependents to a wide range of sporting, cultural, musical, theatrical and entertainment events	£211,330
ASHINGTON UNIT 12 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 522028] youth club affiliated to the sea cadet corps helping young people to become better sitizens using the royal navy model. e teach a variety of subjects including discipline and leadership.	£13,776
HORSHAM UNIT 186 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 282285] Unit of the Sea Cadet National Organisation providing Training to youths between ages of 10 and 18 in acccordance with the methods laid down by the Sea Cadet Organisation.	£2,011
WEYMOUTH UNIT 360 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 301201] To help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.	£6,273
Belfast University of the Third Age [Charity number: NI101362] Belfast U3A provide a broad range of activities (more than 30) for our members. Examples of these are: Pilates, Walking, Military History, Art Appreciation, Craft, Bridge, Philosophy, Theatre/Concert outings and Discussion groups. Most of our activities are facilitated and taught by our own members.(volunteers). We also arrange a General monthly meeting for all members to discuss activities/plans and to hear a stimulating Guest Speaker. These talks reflect our members' interests. For example: local history, personal achievements, Health Related topics as well as Cultural issues. On a regular basis we arrange specific outings to places of interest such as Museums and Galleries( for the Art lovers), and Private and Public Gardens ( for the Gardeners). Also Theatre and Cinema outings are arranged for concerts, films, drama etc. Members of our U3A also participate in Regional events such as Quizzes, Talks and Special Events. We provide each member with a Monthly Newsletter which outlines the following months activities.	£46,562
LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE WAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 207852] To build, equip, endow & maintain dwelling houses for disabled or otherwise afflicted Leicestershire veterans of the Armed Forces, Merchant Navy and Civil Defence forces of The Crown, their families and dependents.	£41,933
THE ROYAL SIGNALS MUSEUM [Charity number: 1133304] THE MUSEUM ENCOMPASSES A WIDE RANGE OF DIVERSE ACTIVITIES TO GUARANTEE INCOME AND TO GUARANTEE THAT WE CAN MEET THE BROAD RANGE OF RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE ARMY, THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS AND VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM	£251,514
THE QUEEN'S GURKHA ENGINEERS TRUST FUND [Charity number: 1011421] To promote the efficiency of the regiment as decided, from time to time, by the trustees.	£22,376
Royal Naval Sailing Association [Charity number: SC053115] The object of the CIO is to promote the military efficiency of His Majesty's Armed Forces in such charitable ways as the trustees think fit with particular reference to: (a) increasing physical and mental fitness and wellbeing (b) fostering esprit de corps. (c) raising morale. and (d) encouraging seamanship, sea sense and sea safety awareness amongst members of the Naval Service, contributing towards the defence of the realm by members of the Naval Service. in particular, (but not by way of limitation), the trustees may further the object through encouraging and facilitating the participation in, and provision of or assisting in the provision of facilities for, water borne activities in the Naval Service.