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Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial

To foster good citizenship and advance education for the benefit of the public at large by the provision and maintenance of a memorial, visitor centre, museum and archive: to hold collections for the benefit of the public to commemorate those who served, supported or suffered in air bombing campaigns since the formation of the Royal Air Force.

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Activities & Mission

To foster good citizenship and advance education for the benefit of the public at large by the provision and maintenance of a memorial, visitor centre, museum and archive: to hold collections for the benefit of the public to commemorate those who served, supported or suffered in air bombing campaigns since the formation of the Royal Air Force.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,686,040
Latest Expenditure
£1,841,222

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 73% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 51% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £238,872
Charitable Activities £475,509
Other Trading £968,273
Investments £3,386
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,611,261
Raising Funds £229,961
Governance £80,772
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,686,040
£1,841,222£1,611,261£7,453,044£2,477,96234 / 325
2024
£1,870,694
£1,625,593£1,418,325£7,604,073£2,503,70535 / 308
2023
£1,524,273
£1,430,035£1,251,981£7,353,077£2,368,30329 / 416
2022
£2,117,683
£1,341,237£1,154,979£7,258,582£1,538,59825 / 270
2021
£982,587
£1,081,953£941,092£6,482,136£926,16221 / 320

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial

What does Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial do?

To foster good citizenship and advance education for the benefit of the public at large by the provision and maintenance of a memorial, visitor centre, museum and archive: to hold collections for the benefit of the public to commemorate those who served, supported or suffered in air bombing campaigns since the formation of the Royal Air Force.

How much income did Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial report in 2025?

Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial reported total income of £1.69m and reported expenditure of £1.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial?

Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial registered as a charity?

Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2011 as charity number 1144182. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial?

Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial operate?

Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial a registered charity?

Yes — Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144182.

Details

Address
International Bomber Command Centre
Canwick Avenue
Canwick
LINCOLN
LN4 2HQ
Registration Date
7 October 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5021212
Charity Number
1144182

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Trustees

Air Vice-Marshal Paul Anthony Robinson
Also governs 2 other charities
Baroness Sarah Elizabeth Mary Hogg
Also governs 1 other charity
David Gilbert
GRAEME BEATTIE
Nicola Madeleine van der Drift
Sir Michael Graydon

Sectors & Classifications

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