THE PEOPLE'S MOSQUITO LIMITED
To preserve and protect a De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito aircraft and return her to full working order for the benefit of the public and to demonstrate and display her to the public and to advance the education of the general public in De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito aircraft for the benefit of British heritage, remembrance and historical knowledge.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,326,880, which is above the stated policy target of twelve months' operating costs. The charity reported a surplus of £337,805 for the year, though the trustees note that growth in incoming funds is below expectations for the project's engineering needs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at no less than the operating costs for a period of twelve months.” — page 6
“During the year Wooden Wonder Trading Limited made donations to the company totalling £12,726” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2023)
Trustees
- John Lilleychair
- Alan David Pickford
- Dawn Butterworth
- MR STEVE MANNING
- Mark Hitchcock
- Martin Steven Waller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2024 | £396k | £58k |
| 30/11/2023 | £505k | £66k |
| 30/11/2022 | £129k | £41k |
| 30/11/2021 | £151k | £22k |
| 30/11/2020 | £179k | £11k |
Common questions
Is THE PEOPLE'S MOSQUITO LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,326,880, which is above the stated policy target of twelve months' operating costs. The charity reported a surplus of £337,805 for the year, though the trustees note that growth in incoming funds is below expectations for the project's engineering needs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.