Is RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club as a registered charity (number 231525) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club's charity number?

RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club's charity number is 231525. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 231525?

Search 231525 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club?

RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club's website listed in our register data is https://rafa.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club previously called?

The register lists this previous name for RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club: The Royal Air Forces Association - Gosport Branch.

When was RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club registered as a charity?

RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club was entered on the register on 22 November 1963.

Registered charity · No. 231525

RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £6,281
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £4,260
Registered charity number: 231525
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Gosport
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: rafa.org.uk

Quick answer

RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club (number 231525) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club do?

Street/club box collection for RAFA 'Wings' appeal remitted to RAFA HQ (charity no. 226686) annual in September.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club

Answers RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 November 1963
Previous names on the register: The Royal Air Forces Association - Gosport Branch
Where it says it operates: Hampshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club?

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Frequently asked questions

Is RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club as a registered charity (number 231525) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club's charity number?: RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club's charity number is 231525. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 231525?: Search 231525 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club do?: Street/club box collection for RAFA 'Wings' appeal remitted to RAFA HQ (charity no. 226686) annual in September.
Does RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club?: RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club's website listed in our register data is https://rafa.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club?: The register does not record RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club previously called?: The register lists this previous name for RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club: The Royal Air Forces Association - Gosport Branch.
When was RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club registered as a charity?: RAFA Solent Branch & RAFA Gosport Club was entered on the register on 22 November 1963.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.