How the money is spent
Since the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust was first established in 2005, it has been gifted £2,000,000 by its trading company, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises. Trustees have approved grants totalling around £1.7 million to a wide range of initiatives and projects.
Previous beneficiaries of grants
Beneficiaries of RAFCT grants for 2011 include:
| RAF Stations | PURPOSE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Halton | Microlight Aircraft for AEF's | £29,000 |
| Spitfire Choir | 2 year Sponsorship deal | £21,746 |
| RAF Odiham |
18/27 Sqn Tea Bar Refurbishment |
£7,080 |
| HQ Air (CS) | Deployment Diaries Sponsorship for 4+ yr olds | £8098 |
| RAF Brize Norton | Exercise Scapa Explorer | £3,000 |
| HQ Air (CS) | Welcome Packs for RCDM Selly Oak | £5,263 |
| HQ Air (CS) | Talking Tins Initiative | £18,679 |
| GR4 Tornado Demo Team | New Jackets | £360 |
| Air Cadets | PURPOSE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Ulysses Trust and other Expeditions |
2443 (Okehampton) Sqn Essex Wing; 633 Sqn; 2511/228 Sqn 1034 (Surbiton) Sqn Kent Wing 2227 (Mid Gwendraeth) Sqn London Wing |
£250 £4,959 £225 £2,357 £1,091 £3,579 |
| HQ Air Cadets | Auto Belay Devices for MCT's | £16,632 |
| 119 (Scunthorpe) Sqn | Mailly-Le-Camp Trip | £2,500 |
| NI Wing ATC | Travel to RIAT | £3,000 |
| 197 (Devonport) Sqn | Air Rifles | £725 |
| 1374 (East Barnet) Sqn | Purchase of Box Trailer | £2,775 |
| 2527 (Lanswood) Sqn | Climbing Equipment | £654 |
| 1237 (North Hykeham) Sqn | Purchase of Sqn Vehicle | £10,500 |
| 1182 (Shepton Mallet) Sqn | Purchase of Minibus | £9,000 |
| 347 (Dudley) Sqn | Purchase of Projection Equipment | £2,000 |
| 1483 (Brentwood) Sqn | Purchase of Minibus | £4,400 |
Not all of the money raised through the activities of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (RAFCTE) is gifted to the Trust. The RAFCTE's Board of Directors wish to create a firm financial footing to assure the company's long term future. For this reason, and with the support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, a modest amount is retained each year to protect against unforseen contingencies.
Other Beneficiaries
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Flying Scholarship for the Disabled
2011 plus 1 week scholarship
£11,813
RAFBF
Dwelling Conversion Shenstone House
£30,000
RAF Museum
Refurbishment of Aeronauts Exhibits
£25,000
Imagineering Foundation
RIAT 2011
£12,000
Battle of Britain Historical Society
Film Project
£5,000
Girls Venture Corps
Gliding
Transport for Activities
Aviation Camp & Air Experience Flights£1,000
£1,620
£8,500
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