Army `AF101`¶

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

625 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.31% 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	300	0.36%
£10k - £100k	171	0.26%
£100k - £250k	69	0.36%
£250k - £500k	17	0.19%
£500k - £1m	13	0.23%
£1m - £10m	27	0.34%
Over £10m	13	0.70%
Total	610	0.32%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	450	0.27%
oscr	159	0.63%
ccni	16	0.22%
Total	625	0.31%

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.	£281,954,000
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.	£281,954,000
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 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
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 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
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
COMBAT STRESS [Charity number: 206002] The Charity provides welfare support and clinical treatment for Veterans of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Merchant Navy and other allied services who suffer from mental health problems, including psychological trauma, attributable to or associated with their service in the Armed Forces, Merchant Navy or allied services.	£15,369,000
Combat Stress [Charity number: SC038828] The Company is established to provide, establish and maintain recuperative homes, hospitals, sanatoria, schools of training, clubs, workshops and other centres for discharged officers, men and women members of the Navy, Army, Air Force and other allied services, with a view to aid their restoration to health of mind and body, and more particularly to assist those suffering from neurasthenia and mental diseases, and to train or employ them in industries and handicrafts either for a return to their homes and previous occupations or so as to enable them to take up a new life and occupations in the United Kingdom, and to assist and to provide for their dependants.	£15,369,000
WAR CHILD [Charity number: 1071659] War Child protects, educates and stands up for the rights of children in war. We work in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. We understand children's needs, respect their rights, and support their recovery; from providing education for displaced children, to reintegrating child soldiers or promoting justice for children in detention to providing livelihood options.	£14,799,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE ROYAL ARTILLERY CENTRE FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT [Charity number: 1111106] Provides accreditation and learning for members of the army, specifically the Royal Artillery.	£1,710,950
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.
THE DOVER BRANCH PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1190477] A. TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT AND AIRBORNE FORCES BY ANY CHARITABLE MEANS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOSTERING ESPRIT DE CORPS AND MAINTAINING CONTACT BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS.B. TO RELIEVE EITHER GENERALLY OR INDIVIDUALLY, PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING, OR WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT AND AIRBORNE FORCES, OR THE DEPENDANTS OF SUCH PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS.C. TO COMMEMORATE AND REMEMBER THOSE MEMBERS, OR FORMER MEMBERS, OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES OR SUFFERED INJURY, OR PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK OF LOSS OF LIFE OR INJURY, IN SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC.
PARADIS COMMEMORATION GROUP MEMORIAL APPEAL [Charity number: 1184870] We are raising money to enable us to commission a memorial in Norfolk to the 97 British soldiers massacred at Le Paradis on 27 May 1940, to maintain said memorial and to support other memorials to the Le Paradis Massacre as deemed appropriate by the Trustees.	£842
Grampian Branch Parachute Regimental Association [Charity number: SC051541] 1. The Grampian Branch of the Parachute Regimental Association exists to promote the efficiency of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces by any charitable means including but not limited to fostering esprit de corps and maintaining contact between past and present members. To relieve either generally or individually, persons who are serving, or who have served in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, or the dependants of such persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. To commemorate and remember those members, or former members, of the Armed Forces of the Crown who have lost their lives or suffered injury, or put themselves at risk of loss of life or injury, in service to the public. To organise functions and activities to enable members to continue associations formed during their service with the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces. to perform welfare and benevolent work for members of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces either from its own funds, or in conjunction with the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces charity or any other similar charity. to assist in every way any corporate bodies associated with the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces whose objects would further the objects of the Branch and such other acts in furtherance of the above objects so far as the same are legally charitable.	£6,448
PRESIDENT OF THE REGIMENTAL INSTITUTE 1ST BATTALION SCOTS GUARDS [Charity number: 1175134] .	£201,924
Royal British Legion Scotland Women's Section [Charity number: SC021865] 4. CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES 4.1 The charitable purposes of RBLS are: - 4.1.1 The prevention or relief of poverty amongst men or women who have at any time honourably served with any branch of the naval, military and air forces of the Crown (whether Regular or Reserve). Royal Observer Corps and members of HM Coastguard. the Merchant Navy. the Forces of Allied Nations. the Women’s Land Army. the Women’s Timber Corps. Bevin Boys, members of the War Widows Association or Adult Cadet Instructors and their spouses, partners and dependants, hereinafter referred to as “ex-Service men and women”. 4.1.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development by the encouragement of co-operation between ex-Service men and women and others supporting the objects of RBLS through the establishment of Branches, by promoting and encouraging volunteering and the principle of service to others and by perpetuating and honouring the memory of those who died in the service of their country through the education of the public and through acts of remembrance. 4.1.3 The relief of ex-Service men and women in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.1.4 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science by the promotion of music, including the music of pipe bands and military bands and the encouragement of participation in music by young people. by preserving war memorials and by promoting and parading ceremonial colours as a tribute to those ex-Service men and women who have died in the service of their country and as a symbol of belief in our common culture. 4.1.5 The advancement of public participation in sport. 4.1.6 The provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for ex-service men and women in particular and for members of the public generally. and 4.1.7 Any other purposes that reasonably may be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.	£3,596
THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION SHROPSHIRE BRANCH [Charity number: 1127188] AS ALL READY SUBMITTED	£280
SCOTTY'S LITTLE SOLDIERS [Charity number: 1170528] Providing support to bereaved British Forces children & young people through our Assistance Programmes: Smiles, Support and Strides. Smiles provides fun-based opportunities for children to smile again. Support is focused on health & well-being & includes access to professional bereavement counselling in conjunction with partners. Strides provides access to small education and development grants.	£1,191,496
ARMY SAILING ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1152679] The promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces by the provision and support of sailing activities and facilities for the well-being of service personnel. This is delivered through Offshore sailing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing specifically at the Army Indoor Sailing Training Centre (South) based at Thorney Island	£832,930

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