SHUTTLEWORTH VETERAN AEROPLANE SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds approximately two years of income in unrestricted reserves, which the trustees consider appropriate given the liability of continuing membership benefits for over 700 life members and unpredictable acquisition needs. Per the trustees' report, the financial position is monitored regularly to ensure objectives are met, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during their examination.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Alan Leslie Reed
- John Stewart Leary
- Julian Leslie Harcourt
- Kevin John Panter
- Matthew Thorney Studdert-Kennedy
- Neil Berwyn Thomas
- Paul Cullen
- Paul Francis Bichener
- Paul Hilary Ferguson
- Rosemary Anne Hall
- WILLIAM GRIGG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £289k | £209k |
| 31/03/2024 | £834k | £231k |
| 31/03/2023 | £228k | £198k |
| 31/03/2022 | £400k | £201k |
| 31/03/2021 | £555k | £237k |
Common questions
Is SHUTTLEWORTH VETERAN AEROPLANE SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds approximately two years of income in unrestricted reserves, which the trustees consider appropriate given the liability of continuing membership benefits for over 700 life members and unpredictable acquisition needs. Per the trustees' report, the financial position is monitored regularly to ensure objectives are met, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during their examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |