Other armed services charities

Aircrew Association - the Aircrew Association exists to foster comradeship amongst those who are serving, or have served, as military aircrew in the armed forces of those nations allied to the UK and the Commonwealth.

Alabaré Homes for Veterans - Alabaré offer a wide range of support to vulnerable and homeless members of the ex-Service community.

Armed Forces Art Society - the official art society of Britain's armed forces. It encourages the pursuit of the arts and holds an annual exhibition in London.

Battle of Britain London Monument - the Battle of Britain Monument in London commemorates the brave people who took part in this battle of the Second World War. The website provides information about the battle, the airmen who took part, the location and design of the monument and the history of the whole project.

BEWSA (British ex-Services Wheelchair Sports Association) - BEWSA was formed in September 1987 after a small group of disabled ex-service men and women were invited to fly to the USA to participate in the Paralysed Veterans of America (PVA) National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

BLESMA (British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association) - BLESMA is an association for ex-service men and women who have lost one or more limbs as a result of military service. BLESMA also continues to care for some 2,000 widows.

Combat Stress - the ex-services mental welfare society is the only charity dedicated to giving care, comfort and reassurance, backed by skilled clinical support, to men and women of all ranks and all services suffering from varying degrees of mental illness as a result of traumatic battle experiences.

Confederation of British Service and Ex-Service Organisations - COBSEO - COBSEO is established to represent, promote and further the interests of men and women of all ranks who have ever served in the armed forces, and of their spouses and dependants.

Forces Children’s Trust  - the Forces Children’s Trust is a charity devoted to helping dependant children that have lost a parent whilst serving with the armed forces.

Gwennili Trust - Sailing for the Disabled  - the Gwennili Trust is a charity that supports disabled people- in particular ex-servicemen and women - by providing nautical, recreational and educational facilities on specially chartered yachts.

Haig Homes - Haig Homes is the leading UK provider of rental housing for ex-service people. Haig Homes has over 1,300 properties available for rent.

"Johnnie" Johnson Housing Trust - "Johnnie" Johnson Housing Trust is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing homes for the widest possible cross section of the community.

Leonard Cheshire Disability - Leonard Cheshire Disability is a leading UK charity supporting disabled people.

The MacRobert Trust - was established by Lady MacRobert in memory of her three sons who were all killed as aviators.

The National Gulf Veterans and Families Association - the NGVFA is an independent registered charity supporting those affected by the Gulf Wars, the conflict in Afghanistan, and future desert conflicts.

National Memorial Arboretum - the Arboretum provides a focus for remembrance for those who have lost their lives or suffered serving their country.

The National Service (Royal Air Force) Association
- the NS(RAF)A was formed in 2002 to remember the era of National Service.

Not Forgotten Association - the Not Forgotten Association provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for wounded serving and the ex-service community with disabilities or illness.

The Officers’ Association - the Officers’ Association supports officers, retired officers and their families seeking employment, advice, assistance and accommodation.

Poppy Scotland - Poppy Scotland runs the Scottish Poppy Appeal and supports ex-service personnel in Scotland.

The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home - the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home is a national charity caring for physically disabled ex-servicemen and women from across the UK, and their dependents.

RAF Associaton - through a network of more than 600 volunteer welfare officers and over 70,000 members the RAF Association provides care and support to serving and ex RAF personnel and their families.

RAFDDHT (RAF and Dependants Disabled Holiday Trust) - the trust makes it possible for serving and ex-RAF personnel, or members of their families and dependants, who are severely disabled, to take holidays at home or overseas.

Royal Air Force Charitable Trust - the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust is an independent charity that promotes recruiting and efficiency in the Royal Air Force as well as supporting RAF charitable work.

Royal British Legion - the RBL aims to safeguard the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.

The Royal Caledonian Schools Trust - the trust helps with educational grants for school clothing, school trips, school fees and help with living expenses for children of Scottish serving personnel in further or higher education.

Royal Star and Garter Homes - the Royal Star and Garter Homes charity provides quality nursing and therapeutic care to ex-service men and women through its two homes in Richmond and Solihull.

SSAFA Forces Help - SSAFA supports serving and ex-service men, women and their families when in need. The range of services SSAFA Forces Help provides include housing, financial aid and advice, friendship visits and professional health care and social work services.

St Dunstan's - a national UK charity established to provide essential training and rehabilitation to blind ex-service men and women.

Veterans Scotland - Veterans Scotland works to relieve suffering, hardship and distress among men or women who have at any time served in the Armed Forces.