United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association
Analysis
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association reported income of £120k and spending of £138k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £110k to £120k (+9.3%), an average of +2.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Barley Mow Village Hall CIO (£120k), St Hilda's Old School (£120k) and Weymouth Skatepark Association (£120k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The UKPSA advances the amateur sport of practical shooting and dynamic marksmanship through instruction and practice in the use of firearms in competition. It develops shooting skills in His Majesty's subjects so that they are better fitted to serve their country in the Armed Forces, Territorial Army or any other organisation in which their services may be required in the defence of the realm.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow Village Hall CIO | Gateshead | £120k |
| St Hilda's Old School | Saltburn-By-The-Sea | £120k |
| Weymouth Skatepark Association | dorset | £120k |
| Fleetville Community Centre | St Albans | £120k |