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General Aviation Safety Council

Also known as: Gasco

The charity works to improve safety in all forms of general aviation via: quarterly magazine 'Flight Safety' - newsletters, - physical safety evenings, seminars, webinars, visits & outside events - production of safety material - special investigations - responding to consultations and delivery of Airspace Infringements Awareness courses approved by the CAA.

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Activities & Mission

The charity works to improve safety in all forms of general aviation via: quarterly magazine 'Flight Safety' - newsletters, - physical safety evenings, seminars, webinars, visits & outside events - production of safety material - special investigations - responding to consultations and delivery of Airspace Infringements Awareness courses approved by the CAA.

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
£105,923
Latest Expenditure
£109,407

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.3%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£105,923
£109,4070 / 6
2023
£160,961
£165,3210 / 7
2022
£107,990
£134,3780 / 7
2021
£112,764
£135,3050 / 7
2020
£155,749
£152,8360 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about General Aviation Safety Council

What does General Aviation Safety Council do?

The charity works to improve safety in all forms of general aviation via: quarterly magazine 'Flight Safety' - newsletters, - physical safety evenings, seminars, webinars, visits & outside events - production of safety material - special investigations - responding to consultations and delivery of Airspace Infringements Awareness courses approved by the CAA.

How much income did General Aviation Safety Council report in 2024?

General Aviation Safety Council reported total income of £106k and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was General Aviation Safety Council registered as a charity?

General Aviation Safety Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2002 as charity number 1094175. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs General Aviation Safety Council?

General Aviation Safety Council is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does General Aviation Safety Council operate?

General Aviation Safety Council operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is General Aviation Safety Council a registered charity?

Yes — General Aviation Safety Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094175.

Details

Address
ROCHESTER CITY AIRPORT
MAIDSTONE ROAD
CHATHAM
ME5 9SD
Registration Date
14 October 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3994782
Charity Number
1094175

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Trustees

Captain Nils Jamieson
Elizabeth Walkinshaw
Martin Robinson
Philip Andrew Hall
Russell William Mason
Simon Tilling
Stephen Slater
WG CDR GARY COLEMAN RAF

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gasco

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