Armed forces Charities That specialise in Raf

The objectives of the Air Training Corps are:a. To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviationand the Royal Air Force.b. To provide training which will be useful both in Service and in civilian life.c. To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership andgood citizenship.

Providing service men and women, regardless rank or trade the opportunity of learning to fly at the lowest cost. This is achieved by enabling members to:a. Gain a private Pilot's license (PPL).b. Maintain a PPL.c. Pleasure flying.d. Further training such as IMC and night ratings

This fund was established for the benefit of service personnel to promote military efficiency.

Assisting in the provision of sailing

THE RAF RUGBY UNION PROMOTES THE EFFICIENCY OF HM FORCES BY INCREASING PHYSICAL FITNESS, FOSTERING ESPRIT DE CORPS AND RAISING MORALE OF MEMBERS OF THE RAF AND OTHER SERVICES, IN PARTICULAR (BUT NOT BY MEANS OF LIMITATION), THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE PLAYING OF, FURTHERANCE OF ITS PROPER ADMINISTRATION AND PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RUGBY UNION.

The promotion of military efficiency by the provision and support of social, sporting and other facilities for the efficiency and well-being of the members of the Officers' Mess. The objects also extend to making grants to any activity which in the opinion of the trustees is in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Operation of a mess of HM Forces

The RAF Microlight Flying Association provides flying training and facilities for students to sit the practical and theory examinations leading toward the award of a CAA accredited National Private Pilot's Licence. For qualified members, the Association provides aircraft and facilities to allow members to develop their flying skills in a controlled land suitably structured environment.

THE PROMOTION OF EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN BY THE PROVISION AND SUPPORT OF FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE EFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING OF SERVICE PERSONNEL.

To provide moral and welfare support to all personnel who served as RAF Aircraft Apprentices. To provide support in the form of donations to Service Charities and charitable organisation local to RAF Halton. To provide a continuing means of contact between ex RAF Aircraft Apprentices.

The promotion of efficiency of the armed forces of the Crown by the provision and support of facilities and activities for the efficiency and well-being of Service Personnel

The Armed Forces Parliamentary Trust provides the overarching governance to the running of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme. The Scheme, which runs annually, gives an insight into military life for all 3 single Services - Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. The desired output is better informed Members and subsequent debates of both Houses of Parliament.

The Officers Mess assists in providing the Royal Air Force personnel with the necessary skills to carry out their contribution to the Defence of the UK. The mess is established for the benefit of Service Personnel to promote military efficiency which underpins esprit de corps and team working to face challenges and dangers associated with military service.

THE SERGEANTS' MESS IS TO FUND FROM AVAILABLE INVESTMENT INCOME, BAR PROFITS AND MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTIONS, EXPENDITURE ON THE CORE ITEMS OF FORMAL FUNCTIONS, SPORT AND SUPPORT TO CERTAIN CHARITIES. THESE INCLUDE NOTIONAL INCOME "SERVICES IN KIND", GRANTS, MESS IMPROVEMENTS, FUNCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE.

Military Mess for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers.

To provide a historical and educational service to visitors.Local history relating to the ex RAF Llandwrog base and the set up of the Mountain Rescue Service.

RAF Odiham Swimming Pool.

The promotion of military efficiency by the provision of social, sporting and other facilities for the benefit of Servicemen and women. Esprit de corps and team work is promoted by enabling serving Mess members to mix together in both formal dining situations and informal social activities so as to help keep service traditions alive and encourage the well being of the mess community.

Promotion of military efficiency

THE CHARITYÔÇÖS OBJECT (THE OBJECT) IS THE PROMOTION OF MILITARY EFFICIENCY BY THE PROVISION AND SUPPORT OF MESS, SOCIAL, SPORTING AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE EFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING OF SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN. THE OBJECTS ALSO EXTEND TO MAKING GRANTS TO ANY ACTIVITY WHICH IN THE OPINION OF THE TRUSTEE IS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY.

The Officers' Mess is to fund from available investment income, bar profits and members subscriptions, expenditure on the core items of formal functions, sport and support to certain charities. These include notional income "services in kind", grants, mess improvements, functions and maintenance.

The object of the MOD Boscombe Down Officers' Mess is:The promotion of military efficiency by the provision and support of mess, social, sporting and other facilities for the efficiency and well-being of Servicemen and Servicewomen. The objects also extend to making grants to any activity which, in the opinion of the trustees, is in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

To advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively, in the history of the second world war and the Battle of Britain and the Royal Air Force, by the establishment and maintenance of a museum and associated collections, and such other means as the Trustees shall in their discretion determine.

The promotion of Military efficiency by the provision of social, sporting and other activities to promote the efficiency and welfare of Servicemen and women.

To benefit the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund or Royal Ulster Constabulary Benevolent Fund and other charitable bodies.Trustees do not accept any unsolicited applications