Edinburgh Formation Welfare is a non-profit organisation operated by the members of the Base. The organisation operates independently and is not linked, in any way, to official Defence business, nor does the Department of Defence fund any Edinburgh Formation Welfare activities. The purpose of Edinburgh Formation Welfare if to provide and maintain recreational and Base services for staff and their families.

Edinburgh Formation Welfare sponsors many sport and interest groups on the base as well as operating the Base cinema, camping store, boat and trailer hire, holiday accommodation and some canteen services. The role of Edinburgh Formation Welfare is critical in maintaining high morale, a sense of identity, promoting camaraderie and assisting those families new to the area to 'settle in'.