DUXFORD AVIATION SOCIETY
Registered charity 285809 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The Society is based at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford, where it works in partnership with the IWM. The Society has a collection of post-WW2 British Civil Aircraft, which it maintains and displays to the public.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with increased unrestricted reserves of £2,696,937, up from £2,582,342 the previous year, supported by a net income of £114,595. The trustees confirmed the charity remains financially sound with cash resources of £577,936, although they noted that the Military Vehicle Wing is scheduled for closure in 2025 due to the IWM Duxford Masterplan.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Payments to trustees: M Vyletova, a trustee, was remunerated for her services in aircraft restoration. Charity Commission approval has been obtained in respect of this payment.
“M Vyletova, a trustee, was remunerated for her services in aircraft restoration. Charity Commission approval has been obtained in respect of this payment.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Duxford Aviation Society (matched by registered charity number).
- Dr William Leavens
- Gary Beach
- Julian Gladwin
- Mike Smith
- Nicholas Denton
- Paul Zwager
- Peter Archer
- Robert Wright
- STEPHEN JEAL
- Steve Radford
- Vivienne Tincombe
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cambridgeshire
Income and spending
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Is DUXFORD AVIATION SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with increased unrestricted reserves of £2,696,937, up from £2,582,342 the previous year, supported by a net income of £114,595. The trustees confirmed the charity remains financially sound with cash resources of £577,936, although they noted that the Military Vehicle Wing is scheduled for closure in 2025 due to the IWM Duxford Masterplan. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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