Army `AF101`¶

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

560 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:

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	245	0.34%
£10k - £100k	165	0.23%
£100k - £250k	56	0.25%
£250k - £500k	29	0.27%
£1m - £10m	24	0.26%
£500k - £1m	14	0.20%
Over £10m	6	0.27%
Total	539	0.28%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	409	0.24%
oscr	141	0.57%
ccni	10	0.14%
Total	560	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.	£14,100,000
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.	£9,590,000
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.	£9,105,440
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
SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1147005] The Charity has financially contributed towards respite and welfare associated activities or events that promote the well-being of the Regiment. The Charity remains in a position to provide financial support to former and serving members of the Regiment and their immediate families at a time of need. Income is generated from endorsed fundraising events and Benefactor or Corporate donations.	£970,267
384TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP MUSEUM [Charity number: 1202861] To advance the education of the public by means of the establishment and maintenance of a museum & exhibition on the subject of the 384th Bomb Group based at Grafton Underwood during World War 2, the associated role of the USAAF (United States Army Air Force) and the varied influence this had on the area of Kettering/East Northamptonshire both directly and indirectly.	£39,246
NORFOLK TANK MUSEUM [Charity number: 1180612] Establishing and maintaining a museum for the exhibition, conservation and preservation of armoured vehicles, weaponry and tanks. To inform and educate the public about the military heritage of the UK and selected other countries. To show something of the life and history of the fighting soldier and to examine the impact of conflict upon civilian life. A hands-on experience.	£123,198
SHROPSHIRE REGIMENTAL MUSEUM TRUST [Charity number: 294260] The Shropshire Regimental Museum/Soldiers of Shropshire Museum incorporates the traditions and history of all the former Shropshire Regiments. It collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of these Regiments. The Modern Army Display now includes a regularly updated display of the equipment and deployment of the successor Regiments.	£80,895
THE QUEEN'S OWN YEOMANRY REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 801899] To promote the efficiency of the Queen's Own Yeomanry (the Regiment) and fostering esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of members of the Regiment, past and present.	£22,736
The Royal Scots Regimental Trust SCIO [Charity number: SC052009] 3. The main aim of the SCIO is to preserve the history and traditions of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) ('the Regiment') and maintain contact between former members of the Regiment and members and former members of its successor Regiment, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. The charitable purposes of the SCIO are:- 3.1 The prevention or relief of poverty and the provision of recreational facilities and in furtherance of these purposes, the SCIO will carry out, amongst other things, the following activities:- 3.1.1 providing financial assistance, or assisting with the provision of financial assistance by others, to former members of the Regiment who are in necessitous circumstances and to their spouses, civil partners, widows, widowers, children and other dependants in such circumstances. 3.1.2 The SCIO will also assist former members of the Regiment by providing advice and guidance to members who are in search of employment outwith the Regiment. 3.2 The SCIO will also promote the advancement of education, the arts, heritage, culture and maintain the esprit de corps of the Regiment and its successor Regiment and their respective former members and members by, amongst other things:- 3.2.1 maintaining the Collection which consists of objects and artefacts of significance to the Regiment and people associated with the Regiment which will be made available to the public through display or other appropriate location. 3.2.2 liaising with schools, via an outreach programme, and any other interested parties in an attempt to promote the history of the Regiment more widely which will include facilitating access to the Museum or Museums where the Collection will be maintained. Full details are at Annex A. and 3.3 To promote such similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees think fit.	£111,594
THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION BARNSLEY & DISTRICT BRANCH [Charity number: 1125662] Raffles, Remembrance Concert November 2012,
THE STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION (BURTON BRANCH) [Charity number: 1160742] During this reporting period the charity have conducted many fund raising events throughout the year, these include, street collections in Burton on Trent, table top sales and attending open days and fates. We have also organised trips to Severn valley railway during a 40's weekend and a trip to Gibraltar, where we laid wreaths on Remembrance Sunday.	£3,434
LANDGUARD FORT TRUST [Charity number: 1044712] PROVIDING VISITORS WITH THE HISTORY OF LANDGUARD FORT WHICH IS PART OF THE HERITAGE OF ENGLAND INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS OF THE LIVES AND WORK OF THE SOLDIERS WHO LIVED THERE THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD 1750 TO 1956 INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS OF GUNS, DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORT AND RECREATIONS OF LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS.	£125,179
THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION TAMESIDE BRANCH [Charity number: 1124947] We have held regular monthly meetings and occasional social events, made subscriptions and collections to raise branch funds. During the financial year we have made donations to various charities and appeals for assistance.	£3,744