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Air League Trust

Also known as: Air League Educational Trust

To promote aeronautical education of the young and, through counselling and the award of scholarships and bursaries, to encourage students to follow careers in aviation and the aerospace industry. In pursuance of these objectives the Trustees & Chief Executive Office seeks to encourage support through relevant journals, magazines, the Air League's own website and fund raising events and donations.

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Activities & Mission

To promote aeronautical education of the young and, through counselling and the award of scholarships and bursaries, to encourage students to follow careers in aviation and the aerospace industry. In pursuance of these objectives the Trustees & Chief Executive Office seeks to encourage support through relevant journals, magazines, the Air League's own website and fund raising events and donations.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£360,102
Latest Expenditure
£599,066

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 69.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 32.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £543,750
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £20,765
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £417,899
Raising Funds £187,762
Governance £9,740
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£360,102
£599,0660 / 0
2023
£564,515
£605,661£417,899£1,284,666£421,1404 / 30
2022
£597,015
£701,638£483,915£1,275,245£419,2984 / 42
2021
£152,211
£447,0520 / 0
2020
£417,185
£360,9140 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Air League Trust

What does Air League Trust do?

To promote aeronautical education of the young and, through counselling and the award of scholarships and bursaries, to encourage students to follow careers in aviation and the aerospace industry. In pursuance of these objectives the Trustees & Chief Executive Office seeks to encourage support through relevant journals, magazines, the Air League's own website and fund raising events and donations.

How much income did Air League Trust report in 2024?

Air League Trust reported total income of £360k and reported expenditure of £599k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Air League Trust registered as a charity?

Air League Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2009 as charity number 1129969. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Air League Trust?

Air League Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Claire MacAleese. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Air League Trust operate?

Air League Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Air League Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Air League Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129969.

Details

Address
4 HAMILTON PLACE
LONDON
W1J 7BQ
Registration Date
3 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4044419
Charity Number
1129969

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Trustees

Claire MacAleese Chair
ANDREW FRASER PERKINS
Anita Teresa Bernie
David Allen Lewis
Nigel Lowe
Paul Everitt

Also Known As

  • Air League Educational Trust

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