THE AIR PILOTS TRUST

Registered charity 313606 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE GUILD OF AIR PILOTS TRUST

Latest income
£284k
Latest spending
£327k
Registered
1972
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The Air Pilots Trust reported a net surplus of £7,884 for the year ended 30 September 2023, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £722,297. The charity holds significant fixed assets, including a freehold property valued at £217,553, and investment assets totaling £502,661. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted funds were maintained at a sufficient level to meet fluctuating demands and eventualities.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient level to meet fluctuating demands (held: £722k)
It is the policy of the charity to maintain all funds at a sufficient level to meet fluctuating demands. The unrestricted fund which comprises the free reserves of the charity were maintained at a sufficient level throughout the year to cover eventualities such as additional administration and support costs. — page 4
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Air Pilots Property Ltd
The title is held in trust by Air Pilots Property Ltd on behalf of the three joint owners. — page 11
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2024)

Total income
£538k
Total spending
£213k
Cost of raising funds
£11k
Reserves (reported)
£945k
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~53.2 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£284k£327k
30/09/2024£540k£213k
30/09/2023£158k£165k
30/09/2022£174k£160k
30/09/2021£149k£143k

Common questions

Is THE AIR PILOTS TRUST financially healthy?

The Air Pilots Trust reported a net surplus of £7,884 for the year ended 30 September 2023, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £722,297. The charity holds significant fixed assets, including a freehold property valued at £217,553, and investment assets totaling £502,661. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted funds were maintained at a sufficient level to meet fluctuating demands and eventualities. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.

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