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
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
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 Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 155). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £686,471 | £354,417 | £294,827 | £479,077 | £354,206 | 33 / 15 |
| 2023 | £358,677 | £335,750 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £339,978 | £352,500 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2021 | £266,945 | £284,567 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2020 | £308,636 | £280,901 | 0 / 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 2024?
Hoveraid Trust reported total income of £686k and reported expenditure of £354k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hoveraid Trust?
Hoveraid Trust has a program ratio of 42.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 155 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 7 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.
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- 14 May 2026
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