# ROYAL AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1176860
- **Other names:** RAFSAA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 26, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1176860


## Contact

- **Address:** RAF SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION, THE RAF CLUBHOUSE, BISLEY CAMP, BROOKWOOD, WOKING
- **Postcode:** GU24 0NY
- **Phone:** 07961032866
- **Email:** smallarms.secretary@rafsport.org.uk
- **Website:** https://www.rafcf.org.uk/sports/raf-small-arms/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROMOTE MILITARY EFFICIENCY OF HIS MAJESTY’S ARMED FORCES IN SUCH CHARITABLE WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO: (A) INCREASING PHYSICAL FITNESS; (B) FOSTERING ESPRIT DE CORPS; (C) RAISING MORALE; OF MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE; AND (D) ENCOURAGING DISCIPLINED MARKSMANSHIP AMONGST MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS THE DEFENCE OF THE REALM.IN PARTICULAR, (BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION), THE TRUSTEES MAY FURTHER THE OBJECT THROUGH ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING THE PARTICIPATION IN, AND PROVISION OF OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR, SMALL ARMS SHOOTING IN THE ROYAL AIR FORCE.

**Activities:** The object of the CIO is to promote the efficiency of His Majesty's Armed Forces in such charitable ways as the Trustees think fit with particular reference to increasing physical fitness fostering the esprit de corps, raising morale of members, encouraging disciplined marksmanship among members of the Royal Air Force therefore contributing to the defence of the realm.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Amateur Sport, Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £216111 | £246154 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £213038 | £233799 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £217345 | £217780 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £255080 | £149151 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £135736 | £132600 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Air Commodore WILLIAM DOUGLAS COOPER — appointed June 22, 2022
- Colin Sach — appointed March 2, 2021
- Group Captain - Retd ROBERT JOHN FISHWICK JP — appointed June 26, 2021
- Group Captain Andrew Glazebrook — appointed June 22, 2021
- Squadron Leader ADRIAN NEIL WATERS — appointed June 26, 2021
- Wing Commander - Retd CHRISTOPHER JAMES HOCKLEY OBE — appointed June 26, 2021
- Wing Commander JEFFREY MARK FITZPATRICK — appointed June 20, 2023