What is the financial size of THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB?

THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £12,281,450 and total expenditure of £10,937,052.

How does THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 98.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 1.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB?

THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB employs 136 staff members and is supported by 55 volunteers.

Does THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB

#1108295

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.rafclub.org.uk

The club is established to carry out the charitable objects of the company on its behalf in promoting the efficiency of the royal air force by improving the condition of officers holding commissions therein and in other associated services and by preserving and fostering among them the esprit de corps and traditions of those services by every suitable means.

Registered address

ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB, 128 PICCADILLY, LONDON, W1J 7PY

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£12,281,450

Expenditure

All activities

£10,937,052

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£969,564

Total Assets

Gross assets

£13,015,224

Working Capital

Liquidity

£394,347

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.1 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

6.2%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

98.4%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

92.5%

Median: 87.1%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

4558.8x

Median: 27.3xTop quartile

Income Volatility

16.4%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

98.6%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

19.8%

Median: 8.7%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

98.4%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

4558.8%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.6%

Grant Making

% given away

0.1%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

12.2%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.1 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

1.4%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 9253

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

6.2%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

19.8%

Volatility

Moderate Volatility

16.4%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

136

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.4:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£90,305

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

5.1%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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