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title: "Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association — check charity number 1182782 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182782. Amateur Sport charity based in Hq Raf Sport. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-air-force-sports-parachute-association
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:08:37.292Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association is a registered charity (number 1182782) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £21,649 (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 Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association?

Registered charity number

1182782

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Hq Raf Sport

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£21,649

Website

[www.rafsportsfederation.uk/sports](https://www.rafsportsfederation.uk/sports/)

## What does Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association do?

1. Development of Sports Parachuting.2. Development of Competitive Parachuting.3. Provide support and financial benefit to associated service charities.4. Income generation through delivery of parachuting to support RAFSPA and other agencies.5. Promote the RAF, increase morale, esprit de corps and physical fitness.

## What causes is Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association registered for?

Amateur SportArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Air Force Sports Parachute 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)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182782) 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 Sports Parachute Association's charity number?

Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association's charity number is 1182782. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1182782?

Search 1182782 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 Sports Parachute Association do?

1. Development of Sports Parachuting.2. Development of Competitive Parachuting.3. Provide support and financial benefit to associated service charities.4. Income generation through delivery of parachuting to support RAFSPA and other agencies.5. Promote the RAF, increase morale, esprit de corps and physical fitness.

Does Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Air Force Sports Parachute 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 Sports Parachute Association?

Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association's website is https://www.rafsportsfederation.uk/sports/ — 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/1182782).