# Royal Air Force Theatrical Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1142863 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1142863)
- Website: https://www.rafta.co.uk
- Latest income: £55; spending £498
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Rafta (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-air-force-theatrical-association

The aim of the RAF Theatrical Association (RAFTA) is to improve theatre in the RAF.To do this, RAFTA:*Holds an annual One Act Play Festival (improvement through competition).*Runs a 'Project' every 2 years, putting on a show in a professional theatre.*Runs drama courses and workshops for its members.*Critiques shows put on by its member clubs to offer tips for improvement (adjudication).

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £55 | £498 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £72 | £495 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £24 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £471 | £530 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £540 | £437 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3. The charity's objects are:a. To promote the efficiency of the raf and the other armed forces of the crown by the enhancement of morale of service personnel through:(1) The maintenance and support of theatre clubs; and(2) The organisation, management, support and provision of Theatrical events and festivals; and(3) Such other ways as the trustees shall determine from time to time.b. To educate the public in the art of theatre and to develop the public appreciation and taste in dramatic arts by the performance of Theatrical productions and such other ways as the trustees shall determine from to time.

## What it funds

Royal Air Force Theatrical Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Royal Air Force Theatrical Association reported income of £55 and spending of £498. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £1,960 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Royal Air Force Theatrical Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (rafta.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Royal Air Force Theatrical Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Royal Air Force Theatrical Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Royal Air Force Theatrical Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Royal Air Force Theatrical Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Royal Air Force Theatrical Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Royal Air Force Theatrical Association give each year?

The register does not break out Royal Air Force Theatrical Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £498. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £392 a year.

### How large is Royal Air Force Theatrical Association?

In its latest reported year Royal Air Force Theatrical Association reported income of £55 and spending of £498.


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