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.

2,397 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.18% 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	888	1.25%
£10k - £100k	836	1.19%
£100k - £250k	228	1.01%
£250k - £500k	113	1.01%
£1m - £10m	100	1.09%
£500k - £1m	70	1.00%
Over £10m	49	2.17%
Total	2,284	1.18%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,911	1.11%
oscr	443	1.77%
ccni	43	0.61%
Total	2,397	1.18%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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.	£168,476,000
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.	£165,647,000
Royal British Legion [Charity number: SC054446] The Objects for which the Legion has been established and incorporated are: (a) to relieve need, suffering and distress of Beneficiaries and their Dependants and to further the education of Beneficiaries and their Dependants. (b) to relieve need and protect the mental and emotional health of the Dependants of Beneficiaries who have died or been severely injured. (c) to relieve suffering, hardship and distress to Dependants caused by the absence of those serving in the Armed Forces. (d) to promote and support schemes for the resettlement, rehabilitation, retraining and sheltered employment of Beneficiaries and their Dependants. and (e) to promote the commemoration for the public benefit of those who have died whilst serving in the Armed Forces.	£151,003,000
KING EDWARD VII'S HOSPITAL (SISTER AGNES) [Charity number: 208944] King Edward VII (Sister Agnes) Charity is a Royal Charter Charity established in 1899 to support Armed Forces service personnel, veterans and their families who require medical treatment through the provision of grants for specific healthcare needs.	£44,543,000
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	£41,481,000
Board Of Trustees Of National Museums Of Scotland [Charity number: SC011130] Section2 (1) of the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 states: So far as practicable and subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board shall (a) care for, preserve and add to the objects in their collections, (b) secure that the objects are exhibited to and interpreted for the public, (c) secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research, (d) generally promote the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of matters agricultural, archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural, environmental, historical, industrial, military, scientific and social both by means of the Board's collections and by such other means. including collaboration with other institutions, as they consider appropriate, and (e) provide education, instruction and advice and carry out research.	£39,537,000
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	£33,206,000
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.	£33,206,000
BFBS [Charity number: 233480] We promote the efficiency of HM Armed Forces through the provision ofservices related to entertainment, information, education, welfare and training whilst stationed ordeployed abroad and local radio channels in military bases in the UK	£32,261,000
THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES [Charity number: 206504] The IISS aims to provide, from an international perspective, the best objective information on military and political developments and to assist in conflict resolution through the conduct of dialogues and conferences, research and publications. Its mission is to promote the adoption of sound policies to further global peace and security and maintain civilised international relations.	£31,589,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
SHEPPEY UNIT 301 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 302838] "The Sea Cadets" teach children & young adults a variety of skills modeled on the Navy . Pipe and drill, marksmanship, cook stewardship, handling all manner of boats. Cadets learn to work as a team, building confidence & healthy competitiveness against other units.	£48,674
THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION EAST ANGLIA BRANCH [Charity number: 1126624] The Branch provides Support and Camaraderie for Ex Servicemen from the Parachute Regiment and Ex Airborne forces.The Branch provides a forum for serving and ex serving members of the Parachute Regiment.Members of the Branch provide an attendance at Memorial Events and Services relevant to the interests of the Association.	£6,655
SAPPHIRE SUPREMES [Charity number: 1180999] Sapphire Supremes Majorettes is a dance troupe based in Stanley, Wakefield. We train all age ranges to perform baton twirling, pom pom and military dance routines with a view to competing locally. We also perform at galas and other community events.	£40,659
MATES OF PRIMATES [Charity number: 1179248] (A) TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS PRIMATES BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR PRIMATES WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG PRIMATES IN PARTICULAR(B) TO ASSIST FORMER SERVING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN TO RESETTLE AND REHABILITATE INTO CIVILIAN LIFE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF VOLUNTEERING, EMPLOYMENT, SUPPORT SERVICES, ADVICE, GUIDANCE, TUITION AND HEALTHCARE WHERE APPROPRIATE.
Fighting With Pride [Charity number: SC053933] 1. To relieve need, hardship or distress among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender former members of the armed forces of the crown and their dependents within the united kingdom by: (a) promoting and supporting schemes and other initiatives including rehabilitation, retraining and employment of those who lost their employment on account of their sexuality prior to 2000. (b) seeking acknowledgement and return where appropriate of medals and other awards removed when they lost their employment on account of their sexuality prior to 2000. © seeking acknowledgement and remedy by whatever means is judged appropriate of damaged or impaired pension rights, payments and other benefits resulting from when they lost their employment on account of their sexuality prior to 2000. promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity and the elimination of discrimination amongst serving and former members of the armed forces of the crown. the promotion of the efficiency of the armed forces of the crown by encouraging esprit de corps through bringing together lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members of the armed forces of the crown, former members of the armed forces of the crown and their dependants. to advance public education regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members of the armed forces of the crown, former members of the armed forces of the crown and their dependants with regards to their history, health and physical or mental wellbeing and military service including through public advocacy and the dissemination of research into these topics and through integration and promotion of arts projects. to promote and protect the good physical and mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members of the armed forces of the crown, former members of the armed forces of the crown and their dependants through: (a) direct liaison with the government and its agencies and by the provision of information, advocacy and discussion. and (b) direct liaison with veterans and other charities and professional organisations through cooperative work, the provision of information, advocacy and discussion, so that their needs and past injustices can be better understood and addressed. to promote social inclusion for the public benefit amongst lgbt+ veterans who were socially excluded when they lost their careers and livelihoods in the past while serving in the armed forces on account of their sexuality, by the provision of service referrals, of support, advocacy and social activities so that they have the opportunity to reintegrate within the broader military family. (for the purpose of this clause, 'socially excluded' means lgbt+ veterans who lost or gave up their careers on account of their sexuality or gender identity while serving in the armed forces and who subsequently faced being ostracised when 'outed' to family, friends and colleagues, who found it difficult to find new employment or who developed mental health difficulties including poor self-esteem and confidence, depression and/or ptsd as a consequence).
THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION CHESTERFIELD BRANCH [Charity number: 1125959] Social events, attending remembrance services, annual service and parade at Harwick Hall and collecting for airborne charities.	£560
EGG BANJOS [Charity number: 1190419] Attend to the needs of veterans of HM Armed Forces and their families in the Liverpool, Chester and surrounding area who are suffering mental ill-health, with the aim of enabling their independence. In tandem, to train and raise awareness within business and communities in the same area to help them understand the effects mental ill-health has on veterans and their families
THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT MUSEUM TRUST [Charity number: 276457] To support all activities commensurate with the museum's ongoing aims and objectives in particular recognising the past service of those who served in the regiment.	£3,092
BOLLINGTON AND MACCLESFIELD UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 513723] The Sea Cadets aims to provide young people aged 10- 18 with an environment in which they can choose what they learn from a wide range of stimulating subjects and have fun while doing so.The Cadets learn about life skills and general knowledge that will help them progress in other areas including the history and the traditions of the Sea Cadets and the Royal Navy	£7,849
ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION BOSTON BRANCH [Charity number: 1071087] Monthly meetings and some fund raising events, in and around Boston.	£1,040