Officers' Association
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The Officers' Association (OA) is a British charity supporting military ex-officers and their families, founded in 1920.[1] It received a Royal Charter on 10 June the following year[1] and is closely associated with The Royal British Legion.
AbbreviationOA or OABF
FormationFebruary 1920
FounderField Marshall Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig
MergerofExisting officers' assistance charities
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| Abbreviation | OA or OABF |
|---|---|
| Formation | February 1920 |
| Founder | Field Marshall Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig |
| Merger of | Existing officers' assistance 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/ |
History
The Officers' Association has a history of supporting officers and their dependents.[1] It has historically helped to address issues with officers finding employment and establishing financial stability and providing advice.[1] For years, it ran a residential home called Huntly; however, in 2011, the residential home closed due to changing residential care requirements.[1]
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