--- title: "United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association — check charity number 1181194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181194. Education/training charity based in 51-61 Clifton Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/united-kingdom-reserve-forces-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:10:29.924Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association is a registered charity (number 1181194) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £515,409 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association? Registered charity number 1181194 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 51-61 Clifton Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £515,409 ## What does United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association do? UKRFA provides financial support to enable UK serving Reservists to participate in international reservist activities both within NATO and wider across the world. Support is available to Reserve Officers, Reserve Medical Officers, and Reserve Non Commissioned Officers. Activities supported include Education and Training, which enhance the utility and employability of Reservists in civilian life. ## What causes is United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association registered for? Education/trainingArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. United Kingdom Reserve Forces 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=united-kingdom-reserve-forces-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association a legitimate charity? Yes. United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181194) 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 United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association's charity number? United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association's charity number is 1181194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181194? Search 1181194 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 Reserve Forces Association do? UKRFA provides financial support to enable UK serving Reservists to participate in international reservist activities both within NATO and wider across the world. Support is available to Reserve Officers, Reserve Medical Officers, and Reserve Non Commissioned Officers. Activities supported include Education and Training, which enhance the utility and employability of Reservists in civilian life. Does United Kingdom Reserve Forces Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for United Kingdom Reserve Forces 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 Reserve Forces Association? United Kingdom Reserve Forces 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/1181194).