THE AIR PILOTS TRUST
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
“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
“The title is held in trust by Air Pilots Property Ltd on behalf of the three joint owners.” — page 11
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (07/06/2024)
Trustees
- AIR CDRE RICHARD PEACOCK-EDWARDS CBE AFC
- Elizabeth Palmer Walkinshaw
- PAUL JOSEPH TACON
- Richard Hall
- Richie Piper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE BRITTEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £39k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |