Royal Air Force Historical Society
Analysis
Royal Air Force Historical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Royal Air Force Historical Society reported income of £24k and spending of £138k, spending 576% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £15k to £24k (+56%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 125%. Over the whole period it spent 220% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Royal Air Force Historical Society sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Burston Strike School (£24k), Nash Village Hall (£24k) and The Merlin Trust (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To further the understanding of the role and history of the Royal Air Force in peace and war through publications, seminars and educational and charitable grants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Burston Strike School | Norwich | £24k |
| Nash Village Hall | Milton Keynes | £24k |
| The Merlin Trust | Cambridge | £24k |
| Cumbrian Railways Association | Wigan | £24k |