The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body
Also known as: Rafa, The Raf Association
The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes.
Activities & Mission
The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes.
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 33% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M (sample: 101). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M. (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 | £21,646,000 | £22,178,000 | £19,714,000 | £27,787,000 | £13,334,000 | 573 / 6000 |
| 2023 | £16,231,000 | £17,695,000 | £15,620,000 | £27,074,000 | £19,575,000 | 395 / 6000 |
| 2022 | £12,558,000 | £15,913,000 | £13,941,000 | £27,387,000 | £18,887,000 | 157 / 2700 |
| 2021 | £12,506,000 | £14,354,000 | £12,664,000 | £33,571,000 | £6,291,000 | 157 / 3250 |
| 2020 | £13,922,000 | £17,240,000 | £14,824,000 | £32,005,000 | £11,515,000 | 313 / 3800 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body
What does The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body do?
The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes.
How much income did The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body report in 2024?
The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body reported total income of £21.65m and reported expenditure of £22.18m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body?
The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body has a program ratio of 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Social care charities with income over £10M (sample of 101 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body registered as a charity?
The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 1963 as charity number 226686. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body?
The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Air Vice Marshal Alastair Reid. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body operate?
The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body operates across 26 areas, including Australia, Barbados, Belgium and 23 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226686.
Details
41 Wembley Road
Leicester
LE3 1UT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rafa
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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