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The Royal Air Force Central Fund

PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO THE SERVING RAF COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, SUPPORTING CAPITAL PROJECTS, COMMUNITY AND WELFARE SUPPORT FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SPORT TO FACILIATE AN ENCHANCED SENSE OF BELONGING, MOTIVATION, MORALE AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO THE SERVING RAF COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, SUPPORTING CAPITAL PROJECTS, COMMUNITY AND WELFARE SUPPORT FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SPORT TO FACILIATE AN ENCHANCED SENSE OF BELONGING, MOTIVATION, MORALE AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.

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.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,639,218
Latest Expenditure
£5,722,698

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% 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 £106,590
Charitable Activities £793,750
Other Trading £3,243,424
Investments £1,669,944
Other Income £825,510

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,736,567
Raising Funds £1,986,131
Governance £83,851
Grants to Institutions £2,845,284
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
£6,639,218
£5,722,698£3,736,567£54,241,454£016 / 105
2023
£6,141,995
£5,104,032£3,298,480£50,539,713£930,26016 / 0
2022
£4,442,322
£4,649,530£2,983,103£46,525,631£012 / 0
2021
£4,166,890
£4,628,905£3,048,678£48,146,066£012 / 0
2020
£5,137,842
£4,243,590£2,369,974£44,769,597£44,194,61412 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Air Force Central Fund

What does The Royal Air Force Central Fund do?

PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO THE SERVING RAF COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, SUPPORTING CAPITAL PROJECTS, COMMUNITY AND WELFARE SUPPORT FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SPORT TO FACILIATE AN ENCHANCED SENSE OF BELONGING, MOTIVATION, MORALE AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.

How much income did The Royal Air Force Central Fund report in 2024?

The Royal Air Force Central Fund reported total income of £6.64m and reported expenditure of £5.72m 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 Central Fund?

The Royal Air Force Central Fund has a program ratio of 56.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% 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 Royal Air Force Central Fund registered as a charity?

The Royal Air Force Central Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2013 as charity number 1152560. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Royal Air Force Central Fund?

The Royal Air Force Central Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr EAMONN MOLLOY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal Air Force Central Fund operate?

The Royal Air Force Central Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Royal Air Force Central Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal Air Force Central Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152560.

Details

Address
RAF Central Fund Danesfield
New Lock Lane
Henley Road
Medmenham
MARLOW
Buckingh
Registration Date
24 June 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5038666
Charity Number
1152560

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Trustees

Dr EAMONN MOLLOY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alison Farmery
Chantal Baker
Dr Julian Brown
GROUP CAPTAIN Mark Williams
Helen Gripton
Hon Group Captain John Michaelson OStJ
John Stringer
Oscar-Luigi Veronese

Sectors & Classifications

Armed forces Leisure

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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