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National Rifle Association

Registered charity 219858, on the register since 21 March 1963. The 1,506th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

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.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Amateur SportDisabilityEducation/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.