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National Rifle Association

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About National Rifle Association

Running courses to encourage entry to and development of target shooting. Provision of facilities for target shooting. Governance of fullbore target shooting. Organising target shooting competitions. Providing a centre of excellence for the use of its members, Regular Services, Reserve Forces and Cadets.

Founded
Headquarters
Woking
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 27%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.27
Program expenses£0.27 (£2.9 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Rifle Association is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Woking, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 219858. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £12M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Rifle Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

National Rifle Association is located in Woking, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Rifle Association has £12M in annual revenue. It allocates 27% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £209K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Rifle Association is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £12M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Rifle Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

National Rifle Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 27% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the National Rifle Association profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Running courses to encourage entry to and development of target shooting. Provision of facilities for target shooting. Governance of fullbore target shooting. Organising target shooting competitions. Providing a centre of excellence for the use of its members, Regular Services, Reserve Forces and Cadets. National Rifle Association is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United Kingdom: National Rifle Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 27% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £12M is well above the peer average of £209K.

National Rifle Association is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 219858.

You can verify National Rifle Association in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact National Rifle Association directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to National Rifle Association are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

National Rifle Association is based in Woking. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

National Rifle Association was first registered in 1963, making it approximately 63 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
27% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. National Rifle Association is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AL
Alice Gran
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alice G•••
Trustee
AN
Andrew R•••••••
Trustee
CH
Charles D••••••••
Trustee
CH
Chris L•••
Trustee
CH
Christopher B•••••• L••••
Trustee
GA
Gary A••••••••
Trustee
JA
James H•••••
Trustee
JO
Jonathan S•••• D•••••••
Trustee
JU
Julia H•••••• E••••
Trustee
NI
Nicholas R••••••• J••• B••••••
Trustee
NI
Nicolas D••••
Trustee
RI
Richard S••••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£11.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£10.0M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£8.8M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£7.5M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£5.7M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Rifle Association This page 75 £11.6 million 27%
Wave Active Limited 89 £8.1 million 100%
Telford and Wrekin Council for Voluntary Service 89 £961,508 99%
West Norfolk Community Transport Project 89 £2.7 million 100%
Wodson Park Trust 89 £763,221 100%
Haltwhistle Swimming & Leisure Centre 89 £504,361 100%
Soll (Vale) 89 £2.0 million 100%
Switch the Play Foundation 89 £706,448 93%
Launchpad Reading 89 £4.7 million 98%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Rifle Association

What is National Rifle Association?
National Rifle Association is a sports & recreation unincorporated association based in Woking, United Kingdom. Running courses to encourage entry to and development of target shooting. Provision of facilities for target shooting. Governance of fullbore target shooting. Organising target shooting competitions. Providing a centre of excellence for the use of its members, Regular Services, Reserve Forces and Cadets.
When was National Rifle Association founded?
National Rifle Association was founded in 1963.
Where is National Rifle Association located?
Headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom.
What is National Rifle Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 27% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Rifle Association trustworthy?
National Rifle Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is National Rifle Association's registration number?
Registration: 219858 (United Kingdom).
What is National Rifle Association's website?
https://www.nra.org.uk
Are donations to National Rifle Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.