The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund
Also known as: Royal Air Force Dependants Fund
The charity relieves immediate financial distress when a member, who must be Serving in the RAF, dies from whatever cause, by making grants to their nominated beneficiary.
Activities & Mission
The charity relieves immediate financial distress when a member, who must be Serving in the RAF, dies from whatever cause, by making grants to their nominated beneficiary.
Grants
The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £331,183
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
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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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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £409,151 | £331,183 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £405,908 | £413,853 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £409,066 | £434,504 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £409,412 | £401,846 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £439,509 | £308,574 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund
What does The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund do?
The charity relieves immediate financial distress when a member, who must be Serving in the RAF, dies from whatever cause, by making grants to their nominated beneficiary.
How much income did The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund report in 2025?
The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund reported total income of £409k and reported expenditure of £331k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund registered as a charity?
The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 1967 as charity number 253492. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund?
The Royal Air Force Dependants 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 Dependants Fund operate?
The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund operates across 275 areas, including Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan, Ajman and 272 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Air Force Dependants Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 253492.
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Other notable Armed forces charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Royal Air Force Dependants Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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