Is Army Rifle Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Army Rifle Association as a registered charity (number 1181714) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Army Rifle Association's charity number?

Army Rifle Association's charity number is 1181714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1181714?

Search 1181714 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Army Rifle Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Army Rifle Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Army Rifle Association?

Army Rifle Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Army Rifle Association registered as a charity?

Army Rifle Association was entered on the register on 23 January 2019.

Registered charity · No. 1181714CIO

Army Rifle Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Army Rifle Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Army Rifle Association?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £211,153
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £213,300
Registered charity number: 1181714
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bisley Camp
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Army Rifle Association (number 1181714) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Army Rifle Association do?

ORGANISES SHOOTING AND MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING AND COMPETITIONS FOR THE BRITISH ARMY TARGET SHOOTING DISCIPLINES AND OPERATIONAL SHOOTING TEAMS INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS. OVERSEEING THE PROVISION OF SHOOTING AS A WELFARE FACILITIES FOR SERVING PERSONNEL AND VETERANS.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Army Rifle Association

Answers Army Rifle Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Army Rifle Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Army Rifle Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 January 2019
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Army Rifle Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Army Rifle Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Army Rifle Association. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Army Rifle Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Army Rifle Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Army Rifle Association as a registered charity (number 1181714) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Army Rifle Association's charity number?: Army Rifle Association's charity number is 1181714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1181714?: Search 1181714 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Army Rifle Association do?: ORGANISES SHOOTING AND MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING AND COMPETITIONS FOR THE BRITISH ARMY TARGET SHOOTING DISCIPLINES AND OPERATIONAL SHOOTING TEAMS INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS. OVERSEEING THE PROVISION OF SHOOTING AS A WELFARE FACILITIES FOR SERVING PERSONNEL AND VETERANS.
Does Army Rifle Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Army Rifle Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Army Rifle Association?: Army Rifle Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Army Rifle Association?: The register records Army Rifle Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Army Rifle Association's trustees paid?: Army Rifle Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Army Rifle Association registered as a charity?: Army Rifle Association was entered on the register on 23 January 2019.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.