Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, amateur sport.
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association (number 277566) 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 United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association do?
The UKPSA advances the amateur sport of practical shooting and dynamic marksmanship through instruction and practice in the use of firearms in competition. It develops shooting skills in His Majesty's subjects so that they are better fitted to serve their country in the Armed Forces, Territorial Army or any other organisation in which their services may be required in the defence of the realm.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association
Answers United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 United Kingdom Practical Shooting 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
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Ukpsa
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association registered for?
Education/trainingAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association as a registered charity (number 277566) 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 United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association's charity number?
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association's charity number is 277566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 277566?
Search 277566 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 United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association do?
The UKPSA advances the amateur sport of practical shooting and dynamic marksmanship through instruction and practice in the use of firearms in competition. It develops shooting skills in His Majesty's subjects so that they are better fitted to serve their country in the Armed Forces, Territorial Army or any other organisation in which their services may be required in the defence of the realm.
Does United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for United Kingdom Practical Shooting 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 United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association?
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.ukpsa.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association?
The register records United Kingdom Practical Shooting 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 United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association's trustees paid?
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association registered as a charity?
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association was entered on the register on 10 December 1982.