RAF Regiment Association
Analysis
RAF Regiment Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincolnshire. It was registered in July 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and armed forces/emergency service efficiency, which this site groups under armed forces, emergency and public safety. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, RAF Regiment Association reported income of £17k and spending of £16k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,833 to £17k (+75%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 63%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 200 England and Wales charities whose main cause is armed forces, emergency and public safety and that reported income, RAF Regiment Association sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust (£17k), Marham Aviation Heritage Centre (£18k) and Naval Base Devonport Area Fund (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aim of the Association is to maintain and promote esprit de corps and comradeship amongst all R.A.F. Regiment personnel, both past and present. In order to promote the good name, reputation and traditions of the Corps.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Exemplo Ducemus Trust | Hampshire | £17k |
| Marham Aviation Heritage Centre | Sheringham | £18k |
| Naval Base Devonport Area Fund | Plymouth | £15k |
| Cranwellian Association | UK | £19k |