Armed forces Charities That specialise in Raf

Welfare of serving and ex-serving Air Force people and their dependants

To Identify and support financial needs and supply advice for serving and ex Royal Air Forces personnel.

RAFA supports the whole Air Force family giving friendship and support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their dependants, widows or widowers.

To provide welfare to serving and ex-serving Air Force people and their dependants

Promote through the comradeship engendered by members of the WRAF Branch of the RAF Association, the welfare by charitable means of the RAF family.

Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum holds artifacts, photographs, paper ephemera largely of Waterbeach RAF Station and Barracks from 1938 to 2013 of RAF activities and 39 Engineer Regiment, occupations. Their units and personnel. Acts as a historical resource for the public and those who lived and served in the forces and/or as civilians during those years also for researchers.

Welfare of serving and ex-serving Air Force people and their dependants

It is an organisation which raises funds through club activities to provide welfare support for ex-service men and women. The club provides a social venue for members and local organisations to meet and supports active crown green bowling, snooker and domino teams.

Promoting through the comradeship engendered by members of the RAF St Mawgan Branch of the RAF Association, the welfare by charitable means of the RAF community primarily in and around the Newquay/Wadebridge area and in Cornwall.

Collections for the Royal Air Forces Association Wings Appeal at various events (air shows, car boot sales, galas etc) in the Balderton and Newark areas.

Street/club box collection for RAFA 'Wings' appeal remitted to RAFA HQ (charity no. 226686) annual in September.

We provide research and general public access to the museum's archives relating to Tempsford village and environs as well as RAF Tempsford. Also provide access to family history archives. The museum opens on the 1st Sunday of every month and also provides a meeting place for the community. Exhibitions are changed bi-monthly, talks and visits to historical locations are arranged.

Charity to benefit 14 named beneficairies or such other charitable bodies and organisations as the trustees shall nominate during the trust period:- Cancer Research UK, RNIB, Institute of Cancer, NSPCA., NSPCC, RSPCA, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Arthritis Care, RNLI, Battersea Dogs Home, British Red Cross, Help the Aged, National Trust and RAF Benevolent Fund.

The Ayre to Air organisation operates a Pitts S2 aerobatic aircraft, named the Spirit of Ayre, that was bequeathed by the family of the late Sgt Anthony Ayre such that Service Personnel and qualifying civilians may be afforded an opportunity to experience aerobatic flight at minimum personal cost. The organisation is supported by volunteer members of the RAF Sport Aircraft (non-profit CIO)

Fundraising for the RAF Association Wings Appeal and Social and Welfare for the whole Royal Air Force Family and veterans.

RAFA Newcastle & Gateshead Branch 0370 meet the 1st Monday of the month's from February to December for social gathering of it's membership. The Branch is active in raising funds, via authorised Local Authority street collections, in store etc. for the Association's Annual Wings Appeal. Also carries out Welfare/Social visits on behalf of RAFA and the RAF Benevolent Fund for defined groups.

The Royal Air Force Porthcawl and Kenfig Hill is a branch of the Royal Air Force Association formed in 1918 to provide help, advice, assistance, comradeship and where required welfare for serving and former members of the RAF.

The Royal Air Forces Association is a charity, which promotes the welfare and comradeship of those who have served in the Royal Air Force, and their families. It is able to provide welfare advice, respite care and financial advice and/or assistance to those members who need it. Through its Royal Air Force Liaison Officer members, it allows a direct link between those who have served in the RAF

The RAF Association (RAFA) is a membership organisation of serving and former members of the Royal Air Force, their families and dependants and all those supporting the aims of the Association. The Association provides help and advice, assistance, comradeship and, where required, welfare and care for the whole RAF family.

We are a youth organisation based in Kingsbridge who are affiliated to the wider RAF Air Cadets which focuses on: - promoting and encouraging among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.- providing training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.- fostering the spirit of adventure and developing qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

Monthly business meetings are held to organised events for the welfare of serving personnel, members of the Royal Air Forces Association, and families.

Offers support, assistance and advice to those who are serving or have served in the Royal Air Forces and their dependants, including widows or widowers of those who served.

Support the main body of the Royal Air Force Association

Social and welfare

As part of the wider RAF Air Cadets - we act as a resource for young people up to the age of 20 living in the City of Sunderland. We aim:To promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the RAF.To provide training which will be useful both in the Services and civil life.To foster the spirit of adventure.To develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.