THE LAKES FLYING COMPANY LIMITED
To establish and maintain a heritage centre for the benefit of the public, that will tell the story of early powered seaplanes with the emphasis on the history of their early development and their activities in and around Windermere and the Lake District
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £1,051 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £115,718. The trustees' report indicates that initial funding for the archive project has been completed and all resources utilized. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- IAN JOHN NORMAN GEEchair
- ADRIAN BRUCE LEGGE
- Alison Nicole Sandeman
- Anne Christine Hughes
- David Kenneth Lodge McDonnell
- Derek Andrew Wrathall
- Katharine Miriam Tripp
- Michael Nixon
- PETULA ANNE GEE
- Robin Peter Caddick
- SIR HUMPHRY WAKEFIELD BT FRGS MA CANTAB
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £38k | £39k |
| 31/03/2025 | £38k | £39k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £42k |
| 31/03/2023 | £76k | £65k |
| 31/03/2022 | £8k | £3k |
Common questions
Is THE LAKES FLYING COMPANY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £1,051 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £115,718. The trustees' report indicates that initial funding for the archive project has been completed and all resources utilized. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/04/2010 | £48k | "Waterbird" |