INGHAM AVIATION HERITAGE LTD
Ingham Aviation Heritage Ltd is the Company and Charity name of the Polish Bombers Squadrons Centre at RAF Ingham. We are a volunteer run organisation, operating a heritage centre commemorating the Polish Air Force bomber squadrons, and RAF aircrew and support staff who served at RAF Ingham during WW2. We share international and personal stories of those from many nations who fought for freedom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a trading surplus in its first full year of operations, allowing it to cover running costs and fund infrastructure investments without external grants. However, the charity entered the year with limited financial reserves and holds no debt, with cash balances of £7,278 at year-end. The trustees note that significant potential income development opportunities remain unaddressed, as no grant applications have been submitted during the stabilization period.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, Trustees expenses of £459 (2024:£ 315) were incurred in relation to travel expenses and support to volunteers on site.” — page 22
“A creditor arrangement with the extant Head of Trustees was established in April 2024 for £3,000 in relation to expenditure committed to install alarm systems at the Centre. This creditor remains outstanding.” — page 22
“During the year, Trustees expenses of £459 (2024:£ 315) were incurred in relation to travel expenses and support to volunteers on site.” — page 22
“A creditor arrangement with the extant Head of Trustees was established in April 2024 for £3,000 in relation to expenditure committed to install alarm systems at the Centre. This creditor remains outstanding.” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Anthony Gordon
- Carol Wharmby-Gordon
- Dawn Osko MBE
- Marcus Harrison Hassall
- Mieczyslaw Drozdowski
- Neville John Girdwood Drury
- Paul Dromgoole
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £86k | £44k |
| 29/02/2024 | £105k | £104k |
| 28/02/2023 | £48k | £41k |
| 28/02/2022 | £43k | £34k |
| 28/02/2021 | £14k | £25k |
Common questions
Is INGHAM AVIATION HERITAGE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a trading surplus in its first full year of operations, allowing it to cover running costs and fund infrastructure investments without external grants. However, the charity entered the year with limited financial reserves and holds no debt, with cash balances of £7,278 at year-end. The trustees note that significant potential income development opportunities remain unaddressed, as no grant applications have been submitted during the stabilization period. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/06/2014 | £13k | "RAF Ingham Heritage Group - Oral Histories Project" |