--- title: "The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch — check charity number 231590 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 231590. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-royal-air-forces-association-newcastle-upon-tyne-branch retrieved: 2026-08-28T01:12:22.166Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch is a registered charity (number 231590) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £6,120 (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 The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch? Registered charity number 231590 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newcastle Upon Tyne Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £6,120 Website [www.rafanewcastle.org.uk](http://www.rafanewcastle.org.uk/) ## What does The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch do? RAFA Newcastle & Gateshead Branch 0370 meet the 1st Monday of the month's from February to December for social gathering of it's membership. The Branch is active in raising funds, via authorised Local Authority street collections, in store etc. for the Association's Annual Wings Appeal. Also carries out Welfare/Social visits on behalf of RAFA and the RAF Benevolent Fund for defined groups. ## What causes is The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne 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=the-royal-air-forces-association-newcastle-upon-tyne-branch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rafanewcastle.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch a legitimate charity? Yes. The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 231590) 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 The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch's charity number? The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch's charity number is 231590. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 231590? Search 231590 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 The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch do? RAFA Newcastle & Gateshead Branch 0370 meet the 1st Monday of the month's from February to December for social gathering of it's membership. The Branch is active in raising funds, via authorised Local Authority street collections, in store etc. for the Association's Annual Wings Appeal. Also carries out Welfare/Social visits on behalf of RAFA and the RAF Benevolent Fund for defined groups. Does The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch? The Royal Air Forces Association - Newcastle Upon Tyne Branch's website is http://www.rafanewcastle.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/231590).