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The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Restricted and endowed funds of Charity no 1081009

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Restricted and endowed funds of Charity no 1081009

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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
£2,377,000
Latest Expenditure
£1,294,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,291,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £86,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,283,000
Raising Funds £11,000
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,377,000
£1,294,000£1,283,000£6,121,000£6,121,0000 / 0
2024
£704,000
£854,000£854,000£4,866,000£4,866,0000 / 0
2023
£729,101
£895,991£895,991£4,977,000£4,977,0000 / 0
2022
£1,126,000
£1,472,000£1,459,000£5,144,000£00 / 0
2021
£1,085,000
£1,010,000£1,010,000£5,859,000£00 / 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 2025?

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund reported total income of £2.38m and reported expenditure of £1.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207327
Charity Number
207327

Trustees

THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND

Sectors & Classifications

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