100TH BOMB GROUP MEMORIAL MUSEUM
o advance the education of the public by the operation of a museum for the exhibition and preservation of aircraft and aeronautical equipment of historical and technical interest particularly from the second world war. The museum is on the wartime airfield of Thorpe Abbotts and commemorates the 100th bomb group of the U.S.A.A.F that flew from there.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £113,476 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £408,969 to £295,493. The charity's principal sources of funds include profits from its trading subsidiary, visitor donations, and investment interest, while major expenditures cover security, insurance, and maintenance. The trustees confirm that the charity intends to continue with its charitable purposes.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's principal sources of funds are the profits of the shop as donated up from the retail subsidiary, visitor and veteran family donations, and interest on investments.” — page 6
“The charity’s policy, as agreed by the Trustees, is to build up and retain sufficient reserves to ensure, as far as possible, the future existence of the museum.” — page 6
“Payments to trustees totalled £4,119 (2024: £4,243). These related to amounts reimbursed for purchases of museum goods and consumables.” — page 6
“The charity owns 100% of the share capital in the company 100BGMM (Trading) Limited.” — page 6
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: 100BGMM (TRADING) LTD Companies House 15717415
- The registered office is located at the parent charity's premises (100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum), suggesting potential shared facilities or intra-group occupancy, though no specific transaction amount is disclosed.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/08/2022)
Trustees
- Debra Elizabeth Hubbardchair
- Adrian Christopher Poole
- Amanda Louise McGill
- Ronald Charles Batley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £71k | £185k |
| 31/12/2024 | £170k | £133k |
| 31/12/2023 | £83k | £91k |
| 31/12/2022 | £450k | £70k |
| 30/09/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is 100TH BOMB GROUP MEMORIAL MUSEUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £113,476 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £408,969 to £295,493. The charity's principal sources of funds include profits from its trading subsidiary, visitor donations, and investment interest, while major expenditures cover security, insurance, and maintenance. The trustees confirm that the charity intends to continue with its charitable purposes. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/10/2012 | £10k | "Stories From The Bloody 100th" |