Royal Air Force Widows Association
Raf Widows' Association
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1030945
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Jan. 6, 1994
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined
Address
- Address
- ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND
67 PORTLAND PLACE
LONDON
W1B 1AR
Contact
- Phone
- 08004561150
- [email protected]
Activities
Support for RAF Widows and Widowers
Objects: The Charity's Object (The Object) Is To Relieve The Suffering Of Qualifying Persons Who Are In Conditions Of Need, Hardship And Distress As A Result Of Their Bereavement (Including Any Arising Physical Or Mental Illness) By The Provision Of Friendship, Practical And Emotional Support And, Where Necessary, Advice On Obtaining Medical Help Or Guidance. Qualifying Persons Shall Mean: (1) Those Persons Whose Deceased Spouse, Eligible Partner Or Civil Partner Served In The Royal Air Force (“Raf”); (2) Raf Personnel And Former Raf Personnel Whose Spouse, Eligible Partner Or Civil Partner Died Whilst They Were Serving In The Raf; And (3) Dependent Children Of Qualifying Persons. An ‘Eligible Partner’ Is Someone Who Meets The Criteria Of Such For Pension Purposes Under The Ministry Of Defence Regulations Or Policy.
Classification
- How
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Other Defined Groups
Areas of operation
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £38,159 | £33,199 | PDF MD |
| July 31, 2024 | £41,544 | £28,295 | |
| July 31, 2023 | £54,935 | £64,573 | |
| July 31, 2022 | £20,931 | £33,838 | |
| July 31, 2021 | £778 | £7,060 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Andrea Paterson | Nov. 29, 2025 |
| Donna Gillespie | Nov. 29, 2025 |
| Kerry Henderson | June 24, 2024 |
| Laura Robbins | Oct. 6, 2018 |
| Michelle Dundas | Nov. 29, 2025 |
| Penenlope Hardman | Nov. 29, 2025 |
| Sarah MacLennan-Cookson | March 16, 2022 |