Overview
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust (RAFCT) came into being in January 2005 following a governance review of the RAF Benevolent Fund, which led to the reorganisation of the RAF Benevolent Fund Development Trust (RAFBFDT). The RAFCT has retained the objectives of the RAFBFDT, although its scope has been widened to include the RAF family of charities as potential beneficiaries.
Since establishing itself as the latest addition to the Royal Air Force's family of charities, RAFCT has been providing financial support to a wide variety of projects and initiatives.
At the heart of the Trust is its commitment to young people, to initiate and develop within them an enthusiasm for aviation in all its guises. In doing so, the Trust aims to inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals, whether engineers, pilots or ground crew.
To this end, RAFCT has forged strong links with the Air Cadet organisation, supporting activities that directly enrich the young cadets' training experience.
These have included funding flying scholarships, a trophy for Flying Excellence and the purchase of equipment for ATC training. RAFCT has also agreed to become a main sponsor of Air Cadet magazine and is providing bursaries, through the Maritime Air Trust, to support ATC cadets through their education at college or university.
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust is also keen to support adventure training activities, most recently the Ulysses Trust's Expedition Jubilee Eagle, which organised a successful trip to Ghana for 20 cadets from Middlesex Wing.
Address:
Secretary
Royal Air Force Charitable Trust
Douglas Bader House
Horcott Hill
Fairford
Gloucestershire
GL7 4RB
Email:
Website: www.rafct.com
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