The Red Arrows Trust
Making grants to charities who support serving and veteran RAF personnel and their dependents, educate the public (especially young people) about the RAF and other air forces, or are closely associated with interests of the current Red Arrows team.
Activities & Mission
Making grants to charities who support serving and veteran RAF personnel and their dependents, educate the public (especially young people) about the RAF and other air forces, or are closely associated with interests of the current Red Arrows team.
Grants
The Red Arrows Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £136,115
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, armed forces or emergency service efficiency, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity, recreation and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £154,641 | £136,115 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £81,538 | £98,197 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £161,653 | £84,545 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £78,631 | £81,189 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £108,972 | £38,736 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Red Arrows Trust
What does The Red Arrows Trust do?
Making grants to charities who support serving and veteran RAF personnel and their dependents, educate the public (especially young people) about the RAF and other air forces, or are closely associated with interests of the current Red Arrows team.
How much income did The Red Arrows Trust report in 2025?
The Red Arrows Trust reported total income of £155k and reported expenditure of £136k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Red Arrows Trust registered as a charity?
The Red Arrows Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1981 as charity number 283461. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The Red Arrows Trust?
The Red Arrows Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Air Vice Marshal Gary Martin Waterfall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Red Arrows Trust operate?
The Red Arrows Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Red Arrows Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Red Arrows Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283461.
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Registry Information
Other notable Armed forces charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated