FLIGHT FREE UK
Education about the climate impact of aviation and sharing information about alternative, low-carbon forms of travel.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £44,119 at the end of the period, with total income of £62,055 and expenditure of £34,270. The trustees note that the charity currently holds no reserves because overheads are low and all income is allocated to staff hours or operational costs, with plans to hold reserves only when income increases significantly.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s principal source of income is from supporter donations. About half of this comes from regular, monthly donations, and half comes from the annual fundraising appeal.” — page 2
“The charity holds no reserves because overheads are low and income is modest. All income is allocated to be spent on staff hours or operational costs. The charity will start to hold reserves when income increases significantly.” — page 2
Trustees
- Margaret Robertsonchair
- Dr Steven Westlake
- Lennard Sayers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 14/06/2025 | £62k | £34k |
| 14/06/2024 | £30k | £16k |
| 14/06/2023 | £18k | £29k |
Common questions
Is FLIGHT FREE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £44,119 at the end of the period, with total income of £62,055 and expenditure of £34,270. The trustees note that the charity currently holds no reserves because overheads are low and all income is allocated to staff hours or operational costs, with plans to hold reserves only when income increases significantly. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FLIGHT FREE UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FLIGHT FREE UK as a grant recipient include FOUNDATION FOR INTEGRATED TRANSPORT, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR INTEGRATED TRANSPORT | FY2025 | £10k | Understanding Aviation |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |