The Royal Air Squadron Charity
Analysis
The Royal Air Squadron Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bordon. It was registered in September 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Royal Air Squadron Charity reported income of £63k and spending of £59k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £39k to £63k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 114%. Over the whole period it spent 65% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Royal Air Squadron Charity sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Montpelier Primary School Parents Teachers and Friends Association (£63k), Friends of Douglas House (£63k) and The Welwyn Hatfield Foyer Charitable Trust (£63k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance knowledge and education in aviation and aerospace, particularly to support and encourage young people seeking careers in the armed services or aerospace industry.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Primary School Parents Teachers and Friends Association | London | £63k |
| Friends of Douglas House | Surrey | £63k |
| The Welwyn Hatfield Foyer Charitable Trust | High Wycombe | £63k |
| The Colchester County High School for Girls, School Fund | Colchester | £63k |