--- title: "The Army Central Fund — check charity number 245700 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Army Central Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 245700. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Floor 1 Zone 6 Ramilies Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-army-central-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:07.919Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Army Central Fund is a registered charity (number 245700) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £2,865,480 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 The Army Central Fund? Registered charity number 245700 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Floor 1 Zone 6 Ramilies Building Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £2,865,480 Website [www.armycentralfund.org.uk](http://www.armycentralfund.org.uk/) ## What does The Army Central Fund do? 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. ## What causes is The Army Central Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Army Central Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Army Central Fund 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=the-army-central-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.armycentralfund.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Army Central Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Army Central Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 245700) 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 The Army Central Fund's charity number? The Army Central Fund's charity number is 245700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 245700? Search 245700 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 The Army Central Fund do? 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. Does The Army Central Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Army Central Fund. 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 The Army Central Fund? The Army Central Fund's website is http://www.armycentralfund.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/245700).