--- title: "Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch — check charity number 1072577 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1072577. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Staplehurst. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-air-forces-association-headcorn-branch retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:02:42.087Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch is a registered charity (number 1072577) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £941 (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 Headcorn Branch? Registered charity number 1072577 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Staplehurst Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £941 ## What does Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch do? The Branch is one of many Branches who fund raise to help to look after those of the RAF family and their immediate dependents. We fund raise locally to fund any immediate welfare work in our locallity and we meet monthly to socialise and ensure that those we know who are unable to attend meetings are visited by a Branch member. We ensure the memory of those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. ## What causes is Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch 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-headcorn-branch&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1072577) 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 Forces Association Headcorn Branch's charity number? Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch's charity number is 1072577. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1072577? Search 1072577 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 Forces Association Headcorn Branch do? The Branch is one of many Branches who fund raise to help to look after those of the RAF family and their immediate dependents. We fund raise locally to fund any immediate welfare work in our locallity and we meet monthly to socialise and ensure that those we know who are unable to attend meetings are visited by a Branch member. We ensure the memory of those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Does Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch. 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 Forces Association Headcorn Branch? Royal Air Forces Association Headcorn Branch 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/1072577).