--- title: "Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch — check charity number 231638 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 231638. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Carlton Lodge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-airforces-association-bristol-branch retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:03:48.807Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch is a registered charity (number 231638) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £50,622 (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 Airforces Association, Bristol Branch? Registered charity number 231638 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Carlton Lodge Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £50,622 Website [branch.rafa.org.uk/bristol](https://branch.rafa.org.uk/bristol/) ## What does Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch do? We raise money for the" Wings Appeal "which helps the RAF family ,Veterans and their dependants.Our facilities allow veterans to meet is a safe place and meet up with other veterans.We provide monthly Veteran lunches on the Thrid Wednesday of every month. ## What causes is Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch registered for? General Charitable PurposesRecreationOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Airforces Association, Bristol 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-airforces-association-bristol-branch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://branch.rafa.org.uk/bristol/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 231638) 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 Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's charity number? Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's charity number is 231638. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 231638? Search 231638 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 Airforces Association, Bristol Branch do? We raise money for the" Wings Appeal "which helps the RAF family ,Veterans and their dependants.Our facilities allow veterans to meet is a safe place and meet up with other veterans.We provide monthly Veteran lunches on the Thrid Wednesday of every month. Does Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Airforces Association, Bristol 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 Airforces Association, Bristol Branch? Royal Airforces Association, Bristol Branch's website is https://branch.rafa.org.uk/bristol/ — 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/231638).