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civil aviation trust

The charity supports the general public. Civil Aviation Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in Pevensey and operates in East Sussex, Hampshire, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To become an internationally recognised organisation restoring aircraft either to static, ground running or airworthy statusTo maintain the skills required to keep vintage aircraft flyingTo inspire future generations to pursue a career in the aviation industryTo work with the likes of English Heritage to restore and preserve the infrastructure related to aviation history in this country

Fundraising

See where Civil Aviation Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,529
Latest Expenditure
£3,816

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 150.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 150.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£2,529£3,8160 / 18
2023£2,290£7480 / 12
2022£1,594£1170 / 10
2021£342£5950 / 12
2020£166£1720 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers