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Duxford Aviation Society

The Society is based at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford, where it works in partnership with the IWM. The Society has a collection of post-WW2 British Civil Aircraft, which it maintains and displays to the public.

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Activities & Mission

The Society is based at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford, where it works in partnership with the IWM. The Society has a collection of post-WW2 British Civil Aircraft, which it maintains and displays to the public.

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 Information

Latest Income
£356,759
Latest Expenditure
£242,164

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£356,759
£242,1640 / 230
2023
£222,561
£228,7310 / 208
2022
£295,706
£246,9910 / 223
2021
£365,476
£163,7950 / 280
2020
£112,750
£160,9840 / 230

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Duxford Aviation Society

What does Duxford Aviation Society do?

The Society is based at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford, where it works in partnership with the IWM. The Society has a collection of post-WW2 British Civil Aircraft, which it maintains and displays to the public.

How much income did Duxford Aviation Society report in 2024?

Duxford Aviation Society reported total income of £357k and reported expenditure of £242k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Duxford Aviation Society registered as a charity?

Duxford Aviation Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 1982 as charity number 285809. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Duxford Aviation Society?

Duxford Aviation Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Duxford Aviation Society operate?

Duxford Aviation Society operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Duxford Aviation Society a registered charity?

Yes — Duxford Aviation Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285809.

Details

Address
Duxford Aviation Society
Duxford Airfield
Duxford
CAMBRIDGE
CB22 4QR
Registration Date
25 November 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
285809
Charity Number
285809

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Trustees

Dr William Leavens
Gary Beach
Julian Gladwin
Mike Smith
Nicholas Denton
Paul Zwager
Peter Archer
Robert Wright
STEPHEN JEAL
Steve Radford
Vivienne Tincombe

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