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THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR DEFENCE RADAR MUSEUM

Registered charity 1200585 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RAF AIR DEFENCE RADAR MUSEUM

The Charity runs a museum open to general public during the Spring to Autumn season. The museum operates from freehold premises owned by the charity, the land and buildings formerly being part of RAF Neatishead, Norfolk. These authentic and atmospheric buildings include the Cold War Operations Room and over 20 other exhibit rooms telling the story of the development of radar,

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Latest income
£145k
Latest spending
£146k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a breakeven result for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £144,855 and total expenditure of £145,505. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future, maintaining unrestricted reserves of £403,971. This reserve level is significantly above the stated policy target of £100,000.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £100,000 (held: £404k)
“After much consideration the Board decided that we should retain a minimum of £100,000 in cash reserves to allow for approximately 18 months of operating costs which will protect us should similar circumstances prevail in the future.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations made to the Charity by Trustees during the year totalled £81 (2024 - £Nil).
“Donations made to the Charity by Trustees during the year totalled £81 (2024 - £Nil). The Charity has not entered into any further related party transactions during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 December 2025.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Norfolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£145k£146k
31/12/2024£152k£166k
31/12/2023£160k£164k

Common questions

Is THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR DEFENCE RADAR MUSEUM financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a breakeven result for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £144,855 and total expenditure of £145,505. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future, maintaining unrestricted reserves of £403,971. This reserve level is significantly above the stated policy target of £100,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR DEFENCE RADAR MUSEUM earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.