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.

2,381 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.17% 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	900	1.27%
£10k - £100k	824	1.17%
£100k - £250k	226	1.01%
£250k - £500k	110	1.01%
£1m - £10m	100	1.10%
£500k - £1m	69	1.00%
Over £10m	49	2.20%
Total	2,278	1.18%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,900	1.11%
oscr	438	1.77%
ccni	43	0.60%
Total	2,381	1.17%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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.	£160,711,000
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.	£105,826,000
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	£105,826,000
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
Army Benevolent Fund [Charity number: SC039189] The object of the charity is to benefit persons who are serving or who have served in the British Army, or their dependants, in any charitable way by the provision of grants, loans, gifts, pensions or othenrvise.	£38,740,182
Army Benevolent Fund [Charity number: 1146420] The Charity's Objectives are to benefit persons who are serving or who have served in the British Army, or their dependants, in any charitable way by the provision of grants, loans, gifts, pensions or otherwise.	£38,740,182
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
ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND [Charity number: 1177627] The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust makes grants to support the Armed Forces Community. The Covenant Fund is delivered by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. It has £10M a year to fund projects that support the Armed Forces Community.	£30,874,242

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE BLUE SQUARE PRI [Charity number: 1202154] THE CHARITY'S OBJECT (THE OBJECT) IS 'THE PROMOTION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN' BY THE PROVISION AND SUPPORT OF SOCIAL, SPORTING AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE EFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING OF SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE CHARITY ADDITIONALLY MEETS ITS OBJECTIVES THROUGH COLLECTIVE FUNCTIONS, SPORTING ACTIVITIES AND PROMOTING UNIT COHESION.
AJEX - THE JEWISH MILITARY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1129591] To continue Remembrance of the Jewish contribution to the military; to combat antisemitism through education; and to provide welfare for Jewish veterans and their families.	£495,225
Joint Ex Service Veterans Garden [Charity number: SC049164] 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The relief of those in need through providing opportunities for veterans of the armed forces residing in Lanarkshire to remain physically and mentally active with the purpose of reducing loneliness and social isolation. 4.2 The provision of recreational facilities and activities including, but not limited to, a garden space that will allow the aforementioned veterans to meet, improve social interaction, learn new skills and, ultimately, improve their conditions of life.	£9,100
THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION GRIMSBY & CLEETHORPES BRANCH [Charity number: 1124234] To promote the efficiency of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces by fostering esprit de corps and maintaining contact between past and present members thereof. The commemoration and remembrance of those members of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who have died while on active service; and the encouragement of public recognition of the sacrifice made by such persons.	£1,495
DARTMOUTH UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 274711] Provision of training under the auspices of the Royal Navy for young people (male and female) between the ages of 8 and 18 and training for spacialised courses as approved by the RN.	£6,668
1ST OULTON BROAD SEA SCOUTS [Charity number: 305667] The 1st Oulton Broad Sea Scout Group is one of one hundred groups recognised by the Royal Navy within the United Kingdom. All aims & activities are as directed within the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of the Scout Association.	£29,019
HOME-START EPSOM, EWELL & BANSTEAD [Charity number: 1156539] Home-Start offers support, friendship and practical help to parents in local communities throughout the UK, and with British Forces in Germany and Cyprus.Home-Start offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers who are usually parents themselves , to visit families at home who have at least one child under 5 and offer informal , friendly and confidential support.	£219,536
HOVE AND ADUR UNIT 187 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS [Charity number: 1013313] The aim is to help young people towards responsible adulthood using a nautical theme based upon the customs of the Royal Navy. Through adventurous activities, Cadets become self-reliant, and through teamwork develop consideration and respect for others. The Corps encourages high personal standards and a sense of purpose, and provides a sound foundation for future careers.	£15,620
Air Training Corps No 1740 Clydebank Squadron Non-Public Sports & Welfare Funds [Charity number: SC024669] 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.	£8,386
THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - PORTHCAWL AND KENFIG HILL BRANCH [Charity number: 231607] The Royal Air Force Porthcawl and Kenfig Hill is a branch of the Royal Air Force Association formed in 1918 to provide help, advice, assistance, comradeship and where required welfare for serving and former members of the RAF.	£6,100