--- title: "Raf Brize Norton Flying Club — check charity number 1178894 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Raf Brize Norton Flying Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178894. Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency charity based in RAF Brize Norton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/raf-brize-norton-flying-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:27:55.998Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Raf Brize Norton Flying Club is a registered charity (number 1178894) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £139,356 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Raf Brize Norton Flying Club? Registered charity number 1178894 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location RAF Brize Norton Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £139,356 Website [www.brizeflyingclub.com](http://www.brizeflyingclub.com/) ## What does Raf Brize Norton Flying Club do? Providing service men and women, regardless rank or trade the opportunity of learning to fly at the lowest cost. This is achieved by enabling members to:a. Gain a private Pilot's license (PPL).b. Maintain a PPL.c. Pleasure flying.d. Further training such as IMC and night ratings ## What causes is Raf Brize Norton Flying Club registered for? Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Raf Brize Norton Flying Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Raf Brize Norton Flying Club 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=raf-brize-norton-flying-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brizeflyingclub.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Raf Brize Norton Flying Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Raf Brize Norton Flying Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178894) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Raf Brize Norton Flying Club's charity number? Raf Brize Norton Flying Club's charity number is 1178894. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178894? Search 1178894 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 Raf Brize Norton Flying Club do? Providing service men and women, regardless rank or trade the opportunity of learning to fly at the lowest cost. This is achieved by enabling members to:a. Gain a private Pilot's license (PPL).b. Maintain a PPL.c. Pleasure flying.d. Further training such as IMC and night ratings Does Raf Brize Norton Flying Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Raf Brize Norton Flying 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 Raf Brize Norton Flying Club? Raf Brize Norton Flying Club's website is http://www.brizeflyingclub.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178894).