Is Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch as a registered charity (number 231638) 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 Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's charity number?

Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's charity number is 231638. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 231638?

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Does Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch?

Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's website listed in our register data is https://branch.rafa.org.uk/bristol/. 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 Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch: The Royal Air Forces Association - Bristol Branch; The Royal Air Forces Association - City of Bristol Branch.

Registered charity · No. 231638

Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, recreation, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £50,622
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £47,419
Registered charity number: 231638
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Carlton Lodge
Website: branch.rafa.org.uk/bristol

Quick answer

Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch (number 231638) 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 Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch do?

We raise money for the" Wings Appeal "which helps the RAF family ,Veterans and their dependants.Our facilities allow veterans to meet is a safe place and meet up with other veterans.We provide monthly Veteran lunches on the Thrid Wednesday of every month.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch

Answers Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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?

Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 November 1963
Previous names on the register: The Royal Air Forces Association - Bristol Branch; The Royal Air Forces Association - City of Bristol Branch
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire · Somerset · North Somerset · Bath and North East Somerset · South Gloucestershire · Bristol City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.

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

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 Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch registered for?

General Charitable PurposesRecreationOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch as a registered charity (number 231638) 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 Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's charity number?: Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's charity number is 231638. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 231638?: Search 231638 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 Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch do?: We raise money for the" Wings Appeal "which helps the RAF family ,Veterans and their dependants.Our facilities allow veterans to meet is a safe place and meet up with other veterans.We provide monthly Veteran lunches on the Thrid Wednesday of every month.
Does Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch. 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 Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch?: Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's website listed in our register data is https://branch.rafa.org.uk/bristol/. 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.
Are Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's trustees paid?: Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch: The Royal Air Forces Association - Bristol Branch; The Royal Air Forces Association - City of Bristol Branch.
When was Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch registered as a charity?: Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch was entered on the register on 20 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.