The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
Restricted and endowed funds of Charity no 1081009
Activities & Mission
Restricted and endowed funds of Charity no 1081009
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 69). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £704,000 | £854,000 | £854,000 | £4,866,000 | £4,866,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £729,101 | £895,991 | £895,991 | £4,977,000 | £4,977,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,126,000 | £1,472,000 | £1,459,000 | £5,144,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,085,000 | £1,010,000 | £1,010,000 | £5,859,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £989,000 | £2,291,000 | £2,280,000 | £5,728,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
What does The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund do?
Restricted and endowed funds of Charity no 1081009
How much income did The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund report in 2024?
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund reported total income of £704k and reported expenditure of £854k 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 121.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 69 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 22 September 1962 as charity number 207327. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund?
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. 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 in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
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 207327.
Details
67 PORTLAND PLACE
LONDON
W1B 1AR
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