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title: "Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch — check charity number 1071743 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1071743. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dunkirk Hill. 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-melksham-branch
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:06:04.541Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch is a registered charity (number 1071743) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £351 (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 Melksham Branch?

Registered charity number

1071743

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Dunkirk Hill

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£351

Website

[www.rafa.org.uk](http://www.rafa.org.uk/)

## What does Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch do?

As Per Governing Body - Registered Charity 226686 - The Royal Air Forces Association

## What causes is Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Air Forces Association Melksham 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.rafa.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1071743) 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 Melksham Branch's charity number?

Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch's charity number is 1071743. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1071743?

Search 1071743 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 Melksham Branch do?

As Per Governing Body - Registered Charity 226686 - The Royal Air Forces Association

Does Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Air Forces Association Melksham 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 Melksham Branch?

Royal Air Forces Association Melksham Branch'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: 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/1071743).