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Hoveraid Trust

HoverAid provides medical care, community health programmes, and emergency relief to isolated communities. We develop and use hovercraft and other means to bring aid and lasting benefits to those in need

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Activities & Mission

HoverAid provides medical care, community health programmes, and emergency relief to isolated communities. We develop and use hovercraft and other means to bring aid and lasting benefits to those in need

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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
£402,398
Latest Expenditure
£411,610

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £665,856
Charitable Activities £15,654
Other Trading £0
Investments £588
Other Income £4,373

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £294,827
Raising Funds £30,020
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £29,570

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£402,398
£411,6100 / 12
2024
£686,471
£354,417£294,827£479,077£354,20633 / 15
2023
£358,677
£335,7500 / 15
2022
£339,978
£352,5000 / 23
2021
£266,945
£284,5670 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hoveraid Trust

What does Hoveraid Trust do?

HoverAid provides medical care, community health programmes, and emergency relief to isolated communities. We develop and use hovercraft and other means to bring aid and lasting benefits to those in need

How much income did Hoveraid Trust report in 2025?

Hoveraid Trust reported total income of £402k and reported expenditure of £412k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hoveraid Trust registered as a charity?

Hoveraid Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1991 as charity number 1005977. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Hoveraid Trust?

Hoveraid Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Gwyn Davies-Scourfield. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hoveraid Trust operate?

Hoveraid Trust operates across 3 areas: Madagascar, Cambridgeshire and East Sussex.

Is Hoveraid Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Hoveraid Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1005977.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 November 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1005977
Charity Number
1005977

Trustees

Nigel Gwyn Davies-Scourfield Chair
Anna Ruth Nye
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Apphia Bunting
Hugh Pomeroy
John Jack
Professor Mark Lillicrap
Rebecca Jones
Rob Hawkins

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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