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THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - CHELTENHAM BRANCH

Registered charity 231667 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as R A F A CHELTENHAM BRANCH

The Branch appoints a Hon Welfare Officer to deal with the provision of welfare to those in the area by dispensing welfare and information throughtout the year. The Association participated in the yearly Wings Appeal Fund. The Branch provides social activites and events for members of the Branch

Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · Other Charitable Purposes · Get email alerts

Latest income
£57k
Latest spending
£44k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £142,444, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of holding no more than £20,000 in reserve. The branch reported a net income of £13,815 for the year, supported by £52,796 in property income, and maintains a healthy cash position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: no more than £20,000 in reserve at any given time (held: £142k)
“The Branch agrees that, in 2026 it will hold no more than £20,000 in reserve at any given time” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Branch forwards donations received under the Wings Appeal to The Royal Air Force Association, and in turn receives a rebate for local welfare use. During the year donations were remitted of £1,508 and rebates were received of £1,297.
“The Branch forwards donations received under the Wings Appeal to The Royal Air Force Association, and in turn receives a rebate for local welfare use. During the year donations were remitted of £1,508 and rebates were received of £1,297. During the year, the Branch donated £5,000 to The Royal Air Force Association Housing.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£57k£44k
31/12/2024£54k£90k
31/12/2023£55k£57k
31/12/2022£58k£52k
31/12/2021£49k£112k

Common questions

Is THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - CHELTENHAM BRANCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £142,444, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of holding no more than £20,000 in reserve. The branch reported a net income of £13,815 for the year, supported by £52,796 in property income, and maintains a healthy cash position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Heritage Fund31/05/2005£38"This Branch Of The Royal Air Forces Association Will Use Their Award To Hold A Commemorative Dinner Dance To Celebrate The End Of The World"