The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London.
Activities & Mission
(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £21,649,000 | £22,269,000 | £17,141,000 | £125,868,000 | £119,606,000 | 123 / 150 |
| 2023 | £19,003,000 | £24,133,000 | £18,916,000 | £122,809,000 | £51,000,000 | 129 / 49 |
| 2022 | £23,853,000 | £22,484,000 | £17,471,000 | £124,121,000 | £50,514,000 | 109 / 104 |
| 2021 | £25,528,000 | £22,359,000 | £17,657,000 | £121,963,000 | £43,300,000 | 117 / 95 |
| 2020 | £19,138,000 | £31,135,000 | £26,028,000 | £109,906,000 | £39,600,000 | 206 / 142 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
What does The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund do?
(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London.
How much income did The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund report in 2024?
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund reported total income of £21.65m and reported expenditure of £22.27m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund?
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 79.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 208 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2000 as charity number 1081009. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund?
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund operate?
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund operates across 34 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Austria and 31 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081009.
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67 PORTLAND PLACE
LONDON
W1B 1AR
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