The Great War Aviation Society
Publication of quarterly journals and occasional monograms/booklets; provision of financial support for the British & Commonwealth Air Forces' memorial at St Omer France; assistance to the Royal Aero Club Trust; part-funding of WW1 curator at RAF Museum; advice to museums on WW1 exhibitions; provision of prizes for Guild of Aviation Artists & International Plastic Modellers Society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a deficit on unrestricted reserves of £11,492 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in net assets of £80,244. The trustees' report notes that finances continue to improve with a significant decrease in the annual deficit compared to the previous year, driven by increased revenues and reduced costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions 49,136” — page 19
“The current policy is to retain £28,000.” — page 5
Trustees
- AIR VICE-MARSHAL PETER JOHN DYE OBE
- ANDREW GEORGE KEMP
- Brian Richard Slater
- COLIN CLARKE HUSTON
- Charles Graham Mottram
- JOHN MICHAEL DAVIS
- MARCUS GEORGE WILLIAMS
- Nicholas Andrew Ferry
- PETER JOHN COWLAN
- TREVOR HENSHAW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £65k | £76k |
| 31/12/2024 | £44k | £63k |
| 31/12/2023 | £44k | £53k |
| 31/12/2022 | £45k | £45k |
| 31/12/2021 | £42k | £35k |
Common questions
Is The Great War Aviation Society financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a deficit on unrestricted reserves of £11,492 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in net assets of £80,244. The trustees' report notes that finances continue to improve with a significant decrease in the annual deficit compared to the previous year, driven by increased revenues and reduced costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.