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| Abbreviation | OA or OABF |
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| Formation | February 1920 |
| Founder | Field Marshall Douglas Haig, Ist Earl Haig |
| Merger of | Existing Officers' Help Charities |
| Type | Serving and former, tri-service, officer organisation |
| Registration no. | 201321 |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Headquarters | Reading |
Region | Worldwide |
Patron | The King |
Key people | Chairman: Alex Spofforth BA FCA |
| Website | https://www.officersassociation.org.uk/ |
The Officers' Association (OA) is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, supporting Former-officers and their families providing advice and financial assistance, it was founded in February 1920 and incorporated under Royal Charter on 30 June 1921.
It is registered with the Charity Commission under the charity number 201321, as of 17 April 1964.
The OA is the only charity in the UK that represents officers, their families, and dependents, regardless of their commissioning into the Royal Navy, the Army, or the Royal Air Force. The organisation's purpose is to provide advice and financial assistance to help beneficiaries live independently and overcome severe financial challenges.
The OA also works in conjunction with other charities on a case-by-case basis to ensure the provision of the most suitable support and advice, complementing any available state aid and allowances.