DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED
Registered charity 286794 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT HERITAGE CENTRE, MOSQUITO AIRCRAFT MUSEUM
A) The restoration, maintenance and preservation of the prototype dh98 Mosquito W4050 and other de Havilland aircraft and artifacts of historical interest for the instruction and edification of the public. B) To apply a proportion of the excess of income over expenditure in any year by way of grants to the RAF Benevolent Fund or other charity or charities as the directors shall determine.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £1,770,412, while restricted funds decreased to £1,648,524, resulting in total net assets of £3,418,936. The charity reported a net income of £73,291 for the year, driven by a surplus in unrestricted funds despite a deficit in restricted activities. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting no material uncertainties.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Loan to subsidiary
“During the year the company made an interest free loan of £168,678 to Mosquito Aircraft Museum Ltd, its Subsidiary company. At the balance sheet the amount outstanding was £435,073” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Mosquito Aircraft Museum Ltd
“The company's investments at the balance sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following: Mosquito Aircraft Museum Ltd” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Laurence William Burragechair
- Andrew Timothy Crichton
- Bryan Scott Pickering FRICS
- Kenneth Frederick Loates
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hertfordshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £1,770,412, while restricted funds decreased to £1,648,524, resulting in total net assets of £3,418,936. The charity reported a net income of £73,291 for the year, driven by a surplus in unrestricted funds despite a deficit in restricted activities. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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