01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC024598
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KY7 5DN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
RAF Air Cadets (aged 12–20) participate in aviation-focused activities like flying, gliding, and flight simulators, alongside adventure training, shooting, and sports. They develop leadership, teamwork, and technical skills in STEM, cyber security, and radio communications, often gaining BTEC qualifications or the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Key activities and opportunities include: Flying and Gliding: Opportunities to fly in RAF fixed-wing or rotary aircraft, including solo flying and the Air Cadet Pilot Scheme. Military Training: Fieldcraft, drill, and annual camps at RAF bases in the UK and overseas. Adventure Training: Rock climbing, mountain biking, sailing, and hiking. Skills Development: First aid, band/music training, and radio communications. Education: STEM-focused learning, cyber courses, and vocational qualifications
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purpose of the Squadron Association (‘the Association’) is to fully support the squadron commander to further the objects of the Air Training Corps (‘the ATC’) as contained in the Schedule to the Royal Warrant as amended from time to time but in particular to support activities which foster the spirit of adventure amongst the squadron’s cadets and develop their qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £19,963 | £24,234 | 0 | 2 March 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £6,367 | £8,308 | 0 | 12 March 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £5,037 | £3,089 | 0 | 8 August 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,540 | £5,977 | 0 | 13 September 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,583 | £1,662 | 0 | 30 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- ATC HQ Cadet Centre, Happer Crescent, Glenrothes
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.hqdcswatc.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Air Training Corps Central Scotland Wing · SC051190
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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