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title: "Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association — check charity number 1178920 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178920. Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency charity based in C/O RAF Halton Microlight Club. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-air-force-microlight-flying-association
retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:01:31.358Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association is a registered charity (number 1178920) 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 £125,017 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association?

Registered charity number

1178920

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

C/O RAF Halton Microlight Club

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£125,017

## What does Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association do?

The RAF Microlight Flying Association provides flying training and facilities for students to sit the practical and theory examinations leading toward the award of a CAA accredited National Private Pilot's Licence. For qualified members, the Association provides aircraft and facilities to allow members to develop their flying skills in a controlled land suitably structured environment.

## What causes is Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association registered for?

Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178920) 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 Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association's charity number?

Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association's charity number is 1178920. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1178920?

Search 1178920 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 Air Force Microlight Flying Association do?

The RAF Microlight Flying Association provides flying training and facilities for students to sit the practical and theory examinations leading toward the award of a CAA accredited National Private Pilot's Licence. For qualified members, the Association provides aircraft and facilities to allow members to develop their flying skills in a controlled land suitably structured environment.

Does Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association. 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 Air Force Microlight Flying Association?

Royal Air Force Microlight Flying Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1178920).