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The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited

Provision of housing for RAF personnel who face medical retirement from the RAF following a serious disabling accident or illness, and for the families of those who die whilst serving

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Activities & Mission

Provision of housing for RAF personnel who face medical retirement from the RAF following a serious disabling accident or illness, and for the families of those who die whilst serving

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,166,411
Latest Expenditure
£1,878,907

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 97% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,164
Charitable Activities £1,136,669
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £1,027,578

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,878,907
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,166,411
£1,878,907£1,878,907£15,011,720£15,011,7200 / 0
2023
£1,910,787
£1,849,138£1,849,138£14,724,216£14,724,2160 / 0
2022
£3,275,048
£1,985,823£1,985,823£14,662,567£14,662,5670 / 0
2021
£2,376,205
£1,686,901£1,686,901£13,373,342£13,373,3420 / 0
2020
£1,858,192
£1,770,436£1,770,436£12,684,037£600,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited

What does The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited do?

Provision of housing for RAF personnel who face medical retirement from the RAF following a serious disabling accident or illness, and for the families of those who die whilst serving

How much income did The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited report in 2024?

The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited reported total income of £2.17m and reported expenditure of £1.88m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited?

The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited has a program ratio of 86.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1972 as charity number 264636. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited?

The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited operate?

The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264636.

Details

Address
ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND
67 PORTLAND PLACE
LONDON
W1B 1AR
Registration Date
24 November 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
264636
Charity Number
264636

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Trustees

Air Commodore Simon Harper
Air Vice-Marshal Christina Reid Elliot
Alan Porter
EMRYS ROGERS
Patrick Anthony Richard Aylmer
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah-Jane Louise Davis
Also governs 1 other charity
VICTORIA Akinboro

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