Army `AF101`¶

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

555 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.27% 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	242	0.34%
£10k - £100k	167	0.24%
£100k - £250k	57	0.25%
£250k - £500k	29	0.26%
£1m - £10m	20	0.22%
£500k - £1m	16	0.23%
Over £10m	6	0.27%
Total	537	0.28%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	407	0.24%
oscr	138	0.55%
ccni	10	0.14%
Total	555	0.27%

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: 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
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 49 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
Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK [Charity number: SC039057] 4(1) To give mental, moral and physical training to young people and so to form and develop the character of each as to enable them to make a good start in life and to develop in them principles of good citizenship. 4(2) To promote the efficiency of the Army Cadet Force through fostering the activities of Army Cadets and advancing the youth leadership abilities of Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers	£5,962,552

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
The Inniskillings Museum [Charity number: NI100653] The following activities flow from the museum's purpose of "holding together the traditions of the Regiment and perpetuating its deeds": Engaging and inspiring people with the Regiment's stories and collections and displays Maintaining an accredited museum open all year round Provision for people with disability Personal contact by professional Staff and Volunteers Research for families of former soldiers and historians Educational visits, teacher packs, mobile displays and loan boxes Preserving the Regiment's cross-community ethos	£50,140
THE SOLDIERS OF OXFORDSHIRE TRUST [Charity number: 1145408] The purpose of The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Trust is to collect, document, preserve, display and to provide greater access to the material and stories that convey the military life of Oxfordshire and its people through the museum and associated activities. By providing a home in a purpose built museum, SOFO operates a museum increasing public access to this material.	£213,312
BE THE CHANGE [Charity number: 1187518] We provide support to vulnerable children in Uganda, many of whom are former-child-soldiers. We support them through the schools by offering sponsorship for their school fees and requirements, and vocational training to care-givers amongst other activities.	£917
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
THE QUEEN'S ROYAL HUSSARS (THE QUEEN'S OWN AND ROYAL IRISH) REGIMENTAL CHARITY [Charity number: 1043673] Income is applied at the discretion of the trustees: In relieving individuals who are serving or former members of the regiment or former regiments and dependents who are in conditions of need., hardship or distress, by making grants to money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities calculated to reduce need, hardship or distress.	£295,549
PAGET MEMORIAL COTTAGES (ROWHEDGE-ESSEX) [Charity number: 231440] Provision of almshouses for poor persons who through age, infirmity, ill health or lack of means, are incapable or unable properly to house themselves, with preference for old or retired yacht hands and ex-servicemen of The Royal Navy, Army, Airforce and auxiliary services and their widow and dependants who have a local connection.	£16,889
Army In Scotland Trust [Charity number: SC009598] The Trustees shall apply the Trust Fund 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: (a) any Unit Regiment or Establishment for the time being in Scotland, the Orkney and Shetland Defence Areas and the Fair Isles and Berwick-upon-Tweed. (b) the Members of any Unit, Regiment or Establishment having or at any time having had it Headquarters in Scotland, the Orkney and Shetland Defence Area and the Fair Isles and Berwick-upon-Tweed. and (c) the Members of any Unit, Regiment or Establishment serving for the time being in Scotland, the Orkney and Shetland Defence Areas and the Fair Isles and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The term “Members of any Unit Regiment or Establishment” includes Members of the Regular Army, Territorial Army, persons temporarily enlisted or holding Emergency Commissions or re-employed or otherwise serving with the Military Forces of the Crown or Members of the University Officers Training Corps, School Cadet Forces and Army Cadet Forces. The Trustees shall apply the Trust Fund...as in their absolute discretion they shall think fit for any purposes or objects which are, from time to time, recognised by law as good charitable objects or purposes for the benefit of any or all of the Members of any Unit, Regiment or Establishment mentioned in Article Fourth hereof and in particular, but without prejudice to the foregoing generality: (One) in providing facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation to increase the military efficiency of any Unit, Regiment or Establishment or the Members thereof in accordance with Article Four hereof. (Two) in making grants to any Charity or Charitable Fund or Charitable Institution (whether the same be military or civil) existing or hereafter established which in the opinion of the Trustees (who opinion shall be final and binding) directly or indirectly benefit any or all of the Members of any Unit, ...	£45,000
THE REGIMENTAL CHARITY OF THE ROYAL DRAGOON GUARDS [Charity number: 1012766] Support for current and ex members of the Regiment and their dependents.	£84,440
Royal British Legion Scotland Thurso Branch [Charity number: SC031053] 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.	£15,642
MERCIAN VOLUNTEERS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 281605] To relieve persons who are serving or who have served in the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Mercian Volunteers and in the Worcestershire and Staffordshire Companies of the Light Infantry and Mercian Volunteers and their widows, children or other dependents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.To promote the efficiency of the Mercian Volunteers and to maintain its traditions	£212