Air Cadet Charity CIO
Also known as: The Air Training Corps General Purposes Fund Charitable Incorporated Trust CIO, Air Cadets Corps General Purposes Fund
The charity supports charitable purposes for the benefit of cadets and personnel of the Air Training Corps by providing grants and funding for activities that fall within the following categories and align to the RAF Air Cadets vision: Aviation, Adventure training, Exploiting technology, Immersive training, Enhance education, Improve employability, Health and wellbeing, Welfare.
Activities & Mission
The charity supports charitable purposes for the benefit of cadets and personnel of the Air Training Corps by providing grants and funding for activities that fall within the following categories and align to the RAF Air Cadets vision: Aviation, Adventure training, Exploiting technology, Immersive training, Enhance education, Improve employability, Health and wellbeing, Welfare.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2016 — The Stan Easton Memorial Award (organisation 22301)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,108,567 | £1,033,199 | £1,033,199 | £5,178,017 | £2,913,133 | 2 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,186,455 | £692,031 | £692,031 | £5,076,848 | £2,625,601 | 1 / 1 |
| 2023 | £961,337 | £517,653 | £517,653 | £4,477,730 | £3,067,572 | 1 / 3 |
| 2022 | £792,817 | £438,480 | £438,480 | £4,100,501 | £2,592,645 | 0 / 3 |
| 2021 | £51,247 | £392,087 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Air Cadet Charity CIO
What does Air Cadet Charity CIO do?
The charity supports charitable purposes for the benefit of cadets and personnel of the Air Training Corps by providing grants and funding for activities that fall within the following categories and align to the RAF Air Cadets vision: Aviation, Adventure training, Exploiting technology, Immersive training, Enhance education, Improve employability, Health and wellbeing, Welfare.
How much income did Air Cadet Charity CIO report in 2025?
Air Cadet Charity CIO reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Air Cadet Charity CIO?
Air Cadet Charity CIO has a program ratio of 93.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Air Cadet Charity CIO registered as a charity?
Air Cadet Charity CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2015 as charity number 1160910. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Air Cadet Charity CIO?
Air Cadet Charity CIO is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Osman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Air Cadet Charity CIO operate?
Air Cadet Charity CIO operates across 6 areas, including Cyprus, Germany, Gibraltar and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Air Cadet Charity CIO a registered charity?
Yes — Air Cadet Charity CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160910.
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- The Air Training Corps General Purposes Fund Charitable Incorporated Trust CIO
- Air Cadets Corps General Purposes Fund
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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