--- title: "Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch — check charity number SC037855 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037855. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-air-forces-association-shetland-branch retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:01:44.487Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch is a registered charity (number SC037855) 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 £11,299 (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 - Shetland Branch? Registered charity number SC037855 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £11,299 Website [www.rafa.org.uk](http://www.rafa.org.uk/) ## What does Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch do? The charity is a branch of the Royal Air Forces Association which is a Royal Charter body and registered as a charity in England and Wales under number 226686 and in Scotland under SC037673 (“the Association”). The Association has many branches all of which share the same charitable object as the Association and are subject to the same constitution. To promote, through the comradeship engendered by its members, the welfare by charitable means of all serving and former members of His Majesty’s Air Forces, their spouses and dependents, together with the widows and widowers and dependents of t… ## What causes is Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch 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 - Shetland Branch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland 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-shetland-branch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rafa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037855) 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 - Shetland Branch's charity number? Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch's charity number is SC037855. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037855? Search SC037855 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 - Shetland Branch do? The charity is a branch of the Royal Air Forces Association which is a Royal Charter body and registered as a charity in England and Wales under number 226686 and in Scotland under SC037673 (“the Association”). The Association has many branches all of which share the same charitable object as the Association and are subject to the same constitution. To promote, through the comradeship engendered by its members, the welfare by charitable means of all serving and former members of His Majesty’s Air Forces, their spouses and dependents, together with the widows and widowers and dependents of t… Does Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland Branch. 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 - Shetland Branch? Royal Air Forces Association - Shetland 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: 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=SC037855).