--- title: "Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick — check charity number SC037936 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037936. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-air-forces-association-ayr-prestwick retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:06:10.351Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick is a registered charity (number SC037936) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £12,129 (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 Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick? Registered charity number SC037936 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £12,129 Website [www.rafa.org.uk](http://www.rafa.org.uk/) ## What does Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick do? Our aim is to raise funds to be able to assist veterans and their families in time of need. ## What causes is Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick 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=royal-air-forces-association-ayr-prestwick&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rafa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037936) 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 Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick's charity number? Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick's charity number is SC037936. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037936? Search SC037936 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 Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick do? Our aim is to raise funds to be able to assist veterans and their families in time of need. Does Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick. 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 Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick? Royal Air Forces Association - Ayr & Prestwick's website is http://www.rafa.org.uk — 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=SC037936).