Army AF101¶
Army is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Armed forces category.
561 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.28% 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:
\b(army|household division|grenadier|soldiers?|regimental|infantry)\b
Charities matching this regular expression will be excluded from the tag:
\b((salvation|church) army)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 236 | 0.33% |
| £10k - £100k | 174 | 0.25% |
| £100k - £250k | 59 | 0.27% |
| £250k - £500k | 24 | 0.22% |
| £500k - £1m | 10 | 0.15% |
| £1m - £10m | 26 | 0.29% |
| Over £10m | 6 | 0.28% |
| Total | 535 | 0.28% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 410 | 0.24% |
| oscr | 141 | 0.57% |
| ccni | 10 | 0.14% |
| Total | 561 | 0.28% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| COMBAT STRESS [Charity number: 206002] The Charity provides relief of need and advancement of health of veterans and others in the Armed Forces Network, which includes members of the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (and regular reserves, volunteer reserves, and sponsored reserves of these bodies), and their families, dependents and support network, who have or have had mental health issues. |
£13,370,000 |
| WAR CHILD [Charity number: 1071659] War Child protects, educates and stands up for the rights of children in war. We work in 14 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. |
£13,091,000 |
| THE NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM [Charity number: 237902] To interpret and communicate the objects in the Museum's care in ways which inspire, provide enjoyment and provoke questions from the NAM's users.By so doing show the impact of the British Army on the making of Britain from the Middle Ages to the present day and on the role of Britain in the world. |
£8,137,000 |
| ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED [Charity number: 1076414] The aims of the Charity are to engage in activities for the exclusive benefit of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) which has provided a fitting home for retired army veterans since 1692. Its main activities are to raise funds for capital investment projects of the RHC and to cover costs not met by the Grant in Aid funding which the RHC receives from the Ministry of Defence. |
£7,727,508 |
| ASCB CHARITABLE FUND [Charity number: 1123854] The ASCB meets its objectives by making an annual grant to the 45 sports associations/unions. Making grants from the Army Sports Lottery (ASL). Making grants to individual sportsmen/women. Making grants for garrison/units for sports facilities/infrastructure. |
£7,447,145 |
| The MacRobert Trust 2019 [Charity number: SC049745] (a) the giving of relief and assistance to such persons in need, special consideration being given to persons who or their parents have been members of the Royal Air Force or of the Army, the Royal Navy or the Mercantile marine. (b) the making of grants to public charitable institutions and particularly the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and hospitals. (c) the advancement of heritage by holding and maintaining the relics and records of the family of the late Sir Alexander and Lady MacRobert and of the said Dr William Hunter Workman and Fanny Bullock Workman in perpetuity in such manner and way as may seem to the Company from time to time to be most desirable either in Douneside House or in some other suitable building or annex erected by the Company at Douneside or elsewhere. (d) the founding and endowing of scholarships and fellowships in any schools, colleges or education establishments whatsoever, including institutions for the promotion of music and the arts. (e) the making of grants to any person or persons, corporation or institution for the purpose of encouraging the study and practice of education, the study of any branch of human knowledge and in particular the study of psychology and sociology or for encouraging and advancing scientific research or the study and development of music and the arts. (f) the founding, endowing and equipping of schools, colleges, institutions, laboratories, experimental stations, libraries, physical training centres, welfare centres, technical education centres, boys or girls clubs or mission houses. (g) the provision of text books and equipment for any person or persons or corporation engaged in the study of any branch of human knowledge. (h) the distribution to and among such national and international educational and youth service movements, associations or institutions as the Company may from time to time select, provided that the same are charitable. (i) the creation and subsequent assistance with further funds of such educational or national or international associations or institutions or trusts as may in the opinion of the Company be desirable or required in the circumstances from time to time existing, provided that the same are charitable. |
£6,123,339 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Scotland - Largs Branch [Charity number: SC045613] 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 cooperation 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. |
£198 |
| Royal British Legion Scotland Longniddry Branch [Charity number: SC029071] 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. |
£4,568 |
| THE ARMY CATERING TRAINING TRUST [Charity number: 1197606] To promote, in such ways that the Trust from time to time think fit, the efficiency of the Army and in particular the Cookery Training Squadron (LAND), Cookery Training Wing, Defence Logistics School and maintain the current high standards of catering within the Army. |
£347,913 |
| CHELMSFORD DRILL HALL TRUST FUND [Charity number: 244069] To assist with the welfare of the Army Reserve Soldiers and Army Cadets in Chelmsford |
£6,918 |
| The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Charity [Charity number: SC016483] The trustees shall hold and apply the Trust Property in such manner as they think fit for any purpose which appear to them in their absolute discretion directed to the improvement, efficiency, benefit or welfare of the Regiment, or any unit thereof, or the Regimental Association of the Regiment. |
£148,404 |
| MORGAN'S ARMY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1201839] We support families of children diagnosed with cancer in South Wales through equipment grants, hardship grants, bereavement boxes and peer support events. We also contribute to projects run by major welsh childhood cancer charities that benefit our families. |
£275,313 |
| ASCB CHARITABLE FUND [Charity number: 1123854] The ASCB meets its objectives by making an annual grant to the 45 sports associations/unions. Making grants from the Army Sports Lottery (ASL). Making grants to individual sportsmen/women. Making grants for garrison/units for sports facilities/infrastructure. |
£7,447,145 |
| AMERSHAM POLISH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1164914] Promote Polish culture, tradition and heritage in particular within the Polish community in Amersham and surrounding areas. Assist with provision in Amersham and surrounding areas of opportunities for recreation and social intercourse for former members of armed forces who served in the Polish Army in World War II with the objective of improving the conditions of life for these individuals. |
£2,396 |
| HUDDERSFIELD AND DISTRICT ARMY VETERANS' ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 222286] The Charity provides welfare aid, social activities and trips to members who are or have been members of the Forces and who are resident in Huddersfield or its vacinity. |
£31,349 |
| Royal British Legion Scotland Castle Douglas Branch [Charity number: SC000746] 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 theobject 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. |
£7,428 |
