--- title: "R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited — check charity number SC038218 | CharityCompare" description: "Is R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038218. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim t" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/r-a-f-benevolent-fund-housing-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:24:29.045Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited is a registered charity (number SC038218) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,166,411 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited? Registered charity number SC038218 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,166,411 Website [www.rafbf.org](http://www.rafbf.org/) ## What does R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited do? 3. The objects for which the Company is established are: (A) ' To support and assist, The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. (hereinafter called ''the fund') in its charitable work and in particular to carry into effect the charitable objects of the Fund by purchasing owning taking on lease and otherwise , providing housing accommodation for members or former members of the Royal Air Force, or the widows or other dependents ot such members or former members who are in need particularly of accommodation whether through illness disablement or otherwise. ## What causes is R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=r-a-f-benevolent-fund-housing-trust-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rafbf.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038218) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited's charity number? R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited's charity number is SC038218. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038218? Search SC038218 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited do? 3. The objects for which the Company is established are: (A) ' To support and assist, The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. (hereinafter called ''the fund') in its charitable work and in particular to carry into effect the charitable objects of the Fund by purchasing owning taking on lease and otherwise , providing housing accommodation for members or former members of the Royal Air Force, or the widows or other dependents ot such members or former members who are in need particularly of accommodation whether through illness disablement or otherwise. Does R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited? R.A.F. Benevolent Fund Housing Trust Limited's website is http://www.rafbf.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC038218).