The Royal Air Force Football Association
Analysis
The Royal Air Force Football Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Carterton. It was registered in May 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06641135). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Royal Air Force Football Association reported income of £229k and spending of £230k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £146k to £229k (+56%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, The Royal Air Force Football Association sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Elleray Community Association (£228k), Tough Enough to Care (£232k) and Lillie Johnson Charitable Trust (£227k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The organising of football activities within the RAF. This includes organising football leagues, cup competitions, coaching courses, referee courses for all genders. Governance in line with FA and RAF FA Sports Board regulations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Elleray Community Association | Middlesex | £228k |
| Tough Enough to Care | West Midlands | £232k |
| Lillie Johnson Charitable Trust | Birmingham | £227k |
| The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation | Marsh Barton Trading Estate | £235k |