AIRFIELDS OF BRITAIN CONSERVATION TRUST
To advance public education in the history of British airfields by the establishment and support of museums, the preservation of the historical details and records of airfields, the erection of memorials at sites of National and historical importance and promote research for the public benefit. To further such other exclusively charitable objects as the Trustees determine from time to time.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £397,309 for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to net losses on investments, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing to £8,806,785. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's main source of income is from the investment funds.”
“The charity's aim is to ensure that the charity's reserves are adequate to cover the charity's needs for the foreseeable future, which it achieves by monitoring its investments to ensure they are providing an adequate return.” — page 5
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08940364
Company officers (Companies House)
- BYRNE, Alyson Isabel Mary not on trustee list
- LIGHT, Stuart James Duncan not on trustee list
- ANDREWS, Graham Edward on trustee list
- COXON, Lynda Elizabeth on trustee list
- COXON, Lynda Elizabeth
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/09/2014)
Trustees
- KENNETH PEACOCK BANNERMANchair
- GRAHAM EDWARD ANDREWS
- LYNDA ELIZABETH COXON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £242k | £214k |
| 05/04/2024 | £235k | £280k |
| 05/04/2023 | £201k | £150k |
| 05/04/2022 | £179k | £78k |
| 05/04/2021 | £166k | £111k |
Common questions
Is AIRFIELDS OF BRITAIN CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £397,309 for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to net losses on investments, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing to £8,806,785. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by O'Haras Accountants Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM FRIENDS | 1 | £639k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £265k |
| THE SIR PETER RIGBY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £130k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| ALTAJIR TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED
- FLY HARRIER TRUST
- LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM LIMITED
- BRESSINGHAM STEAM PRESERVATION COMPANY LIMITED
- WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE RAILWAY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRFIELDS OF BRITAIN CONSERVATION TRUST | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED | £314k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FLY HARRIER TRUST | £431k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM LIMITED | £19.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRESSINGHAM STEAM PRESERVATION COMPANY LIMITED | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORLD MONUMENTS FUND BRITAIN LIMITED | £3.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |