01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC024672
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- FK2 0FB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) is a UK youth organisation sponsored by the RAF, designed to inspire and develop young people through aviation, adventure, and community service. It provides opportunities for ages 12–20 to gain skills in leadership, teamwork, and citizenship, while encouraging a practical interest in aviation and the RAF. Cadets take part in flying, sports, adventure training, and STEM activities, all within a safe, inclusive environment. The organisation’s aims are to promote aviation knowledge, provide training useful in both military and civilian life, foster the spirit of adventure, and build qualities of responsibility and good citizenship.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- 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 | £14,264 | £14,055 | 0 | 11 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £38,056 | £37,407 | 0 | 22 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £18,102 | £20,112 | 0 | 20 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £9,913 | £7,121 | 0 | 6 October 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £5,449 | £7,070 | 0 | 16 September 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
- 45 Wallace Brae Drive, Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk, Select a county
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.470aircadets.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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