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Sports Association
Grant Funding

The RAF Central Fund provide vital funding for the
54 RAF Sports Associations.

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Sports Association Support

Sport in the military makes a significant contribution to the delivery of operational capability and is therefore recognised as a core activity in all the UK Armed Forces. Whilst this status allows for some level of public funding, this is often limited and many sports and physical activities are not eligible.

As the RAF’s principal funding charity for sport and physical activities, we help by providing vital support to the RAF Sports Associations through grants based on each association’s operating costs and levels of membership. Funding priorities are also given towards new member engagement with a view to encouraging as many serving personnel as possible to get involved.

Association Funding

Grant allocation to the Sports Associations is based on the charitable funds available as well as the strategic objectives of the Fund and the Directorate of Sport.

Associations are permitted to spend their allocated funding as they see fit providing it is in line with our Sports Association Funding Policy. Associations are also asked to consider our strategic objective of increasing participation in sport when spending their grants.

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We have selected clothing and equipment suppliers who can provide excellent value for money to RAF personnel whether buying as an individual, for a Sports Team or for your Sports Association. These four suppliers align with the RAF Central Fund sustainability goals, offer competitive prices with additional RAF discounts, and provide high-quality products suitable for all levels of sporting activity, from entry level to competitive standards. They are also committed to delivering attentive and reliable customer service.

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