The Army Central Fund
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The Army Central Fund promotes the efficiency of the British Army by providing charitable funds to improve the well-being of serving personnel and their immediate families. The Board considers applications from the Army and from charities that support the Army. We do not accept applications from individuals and we are not able to support the veteran community.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Army Central Fund with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 9,257 community development charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1966, it predates 86% of the community development charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 83 places it in the top 5% of the 10,748 community development charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Army Central Fund
The Army Central Fund is a registered community development nonprofit based in Andover, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its registration number is 245700. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Based on official filings, The Army Central Fund has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £230K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Army Central Fund promotes the efficiency of the British Army by providing charitable funds to improve the well-being of serving personnel and their immediate families. The Board considers applications from the Army and from charities that support the Army. We do not accept applications from individuals and we are not able to support the veteran community. The Army Central Fund is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1966.
The Army Central Fund is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 245700.
The Army Central Fund's registered charity number is 245700. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Army Central Fund is located in Andover, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.
The Army Central Fund is based in Andover in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Army Central Fund
- What is The Army Central Fund?
- The Army Central Fund is a community development unincorporated association based in Andover, United Kingdom. The Army Central Fund promotes the efficiency of the British Army by providing charitable funds to improve the well-being of serving personnel and their immediate families. The Board considers applications from the Army and from charities that support the Army. We do not accept applications from individuals and we are not able to support the veteran community.
- When was The Army Central Fund founded?
- The Army Central Fund was founded in 1966.
- Where is The Army Central Fund located?
- Headquartered in Andover, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Army Central Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £2.9 million. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Army Central Fund trustworthy?
- The Army Central Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Army Central Fund's registration number?
- Registration: 245700 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Army Central Fund's website?
- https://www.armycentralfund.org.uk
- Are donations to The Army Central Fund tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.