High Flight
Also known as: BA Highflight
The relief of persons with a physical or mental disability and to improve their conditions of life by providing and assisting in the provision of flight training and associated activities and to advance the education of such persons and of children and young people generally in aviation and related subjects.
Activities & Mission
The relief of persons with a physical or mental disability and to improve their conditions of life by providing and assisting in the provision of flight training and associated activities and to advance the education of such persons and of children and young people generally in aviation and related subjects.
Grants
High Flight is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £35,094
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, disability and amateur sport
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £41,767 | £35,094 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £48,871 | £28,032 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £19,074 | £24,460 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £20,043 | £29,377 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £22,525 | £353 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about High Flight
What does High Flight do?
The relief of persons with a physical or mental disability and to improve their conditions of life by providing and assisting in the provision of flight training and associated activities and to advance the education of such persons and of children and young people generally in aviation and related subjects.
How much income did High Flight report in 2025?
High Flight reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was High Flight registered as a charity?
High Flight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 1999 as charity number 1076819. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs High Flight?
High Flight is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Guy Bowen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does High Flight operate?
High Flight operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is High Flight a registered charity?
Yes — High Flight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076819.
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Also Known As
- BA Highflight
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated