# The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1116135 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1116135)
- Website: https://branch.rafa.org.uk/mid-somerset/
- Latest income: £2,354; spending £2,481
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-air-forces-association-mid-somerset-branch

To provide for the social interaction and welfare needs of ex RAF personnel and to provide support for the local Air Cadet Squadrons

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch reported income of £2,354 and spending of £2,481.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (branch.rafa.org.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 The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch?

In its latest reported year The Royal Air Forces Association Mid Somerset Branch reported income of £2,354 and spending of £2,481.


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