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Mission Aviation Fellowship UK

Also known as: Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Limited, Maf UK

MAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership.

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Activities & Mission

MAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership.

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.

Show all 13 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£17,179,000
Latest Expenditure
£17,890,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £17,023,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £156,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,367,000
Raising Funds £3,523,000
Governance £30,000
Grants to Institutions £6,511,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£17,179,000
£17,890,000£14,367,000£6,287,000£5,867,000104 / 429
2024
£17,150,000
£16,444,000£13,602,000£7,023,000£6,662,00099 / 470
2023
£13,996,000
£15,739,000£13,132,000£6,256,000£3,891,00092 / 429
2022
£15,971,000
£17,122,000£14,961,000£7,915,000£7,441,00094 / 482
2021
£13,787,000
£12,598,000£10,474,000£9,055,000£7,910,00087 / 499

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mission Aviation Fellowship UK

What does Mission Aviation Fellowship UK do?

MAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership.

How much income did Mission Aviation Fellowship UK report in 2025?

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK reported total income of £17.18m and reported expenditure of £17.89m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Mission Aviation Fellowship UK registered as a charity?

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 1997 as charity number 1064598. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Mission Aviation Fellowship UK?

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK 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 Mission Aviation Fellowship UK operate?

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK operates across 13 areas, including Australia, Chad, East Timor and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Mission Aviation Fellowship UK a registered charity?

Yes — Mission Aviation Fellowship UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064598.

Details

Address
MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP
CASTLE HOUSE
CASTLE HILL AVENUE
FOLKESTONE
CT20 2TQ
Registration Date
25 September 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942641
Charity Number
1064598

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Trustees

ANDREW STRANG MACLAY
Also governs 3 other charities
Carl Knightly
Clare Tunbridge
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Ann Saunders
Also governs 1 other charity
Stuart Matheson
WILLIAM NAIRN LOWE
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Limited
  • Maf UK

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30 July 2026
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