THE MIDLANDS AIR MUSEUM LIMITED
Advance the education of the public in the preservation of aircraft and aeronautical equipment of historical, technical or other public interest relating to Coventry in particular and to the Midlands and aviation generally.The Museum's mission is to be recognised as one of the leading independent collections, renowned for its friendly atmosphere and exceptional standards of customer service.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a strong financial position with total incoming resources of £259,340 and net incoming resources of £9,954 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds were maintained at £736,165, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the wife and daughters of Mr B. James were employed by the museum at open market rates. Mr B. James was excluded from all discussions and decisions related to their employment.” — page 22
Trustees
- BARRY JAMESchair
- ANTHONY EVANS
- Daniel Martin Woodrow
- David Carter
- IVOR WELFORD
- MARK PAINTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £259k | £249k |
| 31/12/2024 | £235k | £259k |
| 31/12/2023 | £226k | £225k |
| 31/12/2022 | £221k | £193k |
| 31/12/2021 | £182k | £147k |
Common questions
Is THE MIDLANDS AIR MUSEUM LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a strong financial position with total incoming resources of £259,340 and net incoming resources of £9,954 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds were maintained at £736,165, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.