The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association
The purpose of the Association is to provide opportunities for serving RAF personnel to participate in winter sports. There are two key annual events organised by the Association, the RAF Alpine Championships, which are held at Saalbach-Hinterglemm each year and the indoor Championships held in the UK in the autumn.
Activities & Mission
The purpose of the Association is to provide opportunities for serving RAF personnel to participate in winter sports. There are two key annual events organised by the Association, the RAF Alpine Championships, which are held at Saalbach-Hinterglemm each year and the indoor Championships held in the UK in the autumn.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 71% 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?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £591,592 | £601,557 | £601,557 | £272,985 | £272,985 | 0 / 34 |
| 2023 | £443,115 | £477,520 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £285,071 | £426,414 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £293,222 | £196,945 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2021 | £143,728 | £42,236 | 0 / 35 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association
What does The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association do?
The purpose of the Association is to provide opportunities for serving RAF personnel to participate in winter sports. There are two key annual events organised by the Association, the RAF Alpine Championships, which are held at Saalbach-Hinterglemm each year and the indoor Championships held in the UK in the autumn.
How much income did The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association report in 2024?
The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association reported total income of £592k and reported expenditure of £602k 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 Winter Sports Alpine Association?
The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association has a program ratio of 101.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% 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 Winter Sports Alpine Association registered as a charity?
The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 2009 as charity number 1133113. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association?
The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Leonard Cunningham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association operate?
The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Air Force Winter Sports Alpine Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133113.
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