MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP UK
MAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £17m, with voluntary donations providing 99% of funding. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources before investment gains of £711k, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £5.867m, which is above the stated policy target of £3.8m.
What the accounts disclose
“£100,000 - £110,000 1”
“The principal source of funding was through voluntary donations providing some 99% (2024: 99%) of total income.” — page 16
“The Base Reserve year-end balance of £4.7m was above the target level of £3.8m.” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (13/11/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (17/09/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (11/10/2023)
Trustees
- ANDREW STRANG MACLAY
- Carl Knightly
- Clare Tunbridge
- Elizabeth Ann Saunders
- Gordon May
- Stuart Matheson
- WILLIAM NAIRN LOWE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £17.2m | £17.9m |
| 31/12/2024 | £17.1m | £16.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £14.0m | £15.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £16.0m | £17.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £13.8m | £12.6m |
Common questions
Is MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £17m, with voluntary donations providing 99% of funding. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources before investment gains of £711k, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £5.867m, which is above the stated policy target of £3.8m. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,000 - £110,000 band.
Who funds MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP UK as a grant recipient include THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FYRISH FOUNDATION, CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY AND CHRIST CHURCH, RICHMOND, SURREY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTER ST PAULS WITH ST LUKES.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KAYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £134k |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| CHOOSE LOVE | 1 | £60k |
| QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE METHODIST RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND | 1 | £50k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ASCENSION, BALHAM HILL | 1 | £38k |
| THE HARAMEAD TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
- THE MA'ARIF FOUNDATION UK
- MEDAIR UK
- MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATION (MOAS) UK
- THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - CORPORATE BODY
- THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CENTRAL FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP UK | £17.2m | £100,000 - £110,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL | £44.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MA'ARIF FOUNDATION UK | £772k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MEDAIR UK | £1.9m | £60,000 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATION (MOAS) UK | £257k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - CORPORATE BODY | £21.6m | — | 10 | unclear | — | no doubt |