--- title: "Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association — check charity number 259297 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 259297. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Army HQ. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-army-chaplains-department-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:01:40.722Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association is a registered charity (number 259297) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £27,303 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association? Registered charity number 259297 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Army HQ Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £27,303 ## What does Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association do? To promote the efficiency of the RACHD, in particular, but not exclusively, by:* Maintaining contact between past & present members of the department* Fostering espirit-de-corps, comradeship & welfare of the department.Also to relieve, either generally or individually, Chaplains or formaer Chaplains or the dependants of such persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. ## What causes is Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=royal-army-chaplains-department-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 259297) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association's charity number? Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association's charity number is 259297. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 259297? Search 259297 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 Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association do? To promote the efficiency of the RACHD, in particular, but not exclusively, by:* Maintaining contact between past & present members of the department* Fostering espirit-de-corps, comradeship & welfare of the department.Also to relieve, either generally or individually, Chaplains or formaer Chaplains or the dependants of such persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. Does Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Army Chaplains' Department 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 Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association? Royal Army Chaplains' Department Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/259297).