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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £17,150,000 | £16,444,000 | £13,602,000 | £7,023,000 | £6,662,000 | 99 / 470 |
| 2023 | £13,996,000 | £15,739,000 | £13,132,000 | £6,256,000 | £3,891,000 | 92 / 429 |
| 2022 | £15,971,000 | £17,122,000 | £14,961,000 | £7,915,000 | £7,441,000 | 94 / 482 |
| 2021 | £13,787,000 | £12,598,000 | £10,474,000 | £9,055,000 | £7,910,000 | 87 / 499 |
| 2020 | £12,651,000 | £12,264,000 | £10,149,000 | £7,866,000 | £6,824,000 | 99 / 478 |
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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 2024?
Mission Aviation Fellowship UK reported total income of £17.15m and reported expenditure of £16.44m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mission Aviation Fellowship UK?
Mission Aviation Fellowship UK has a program ratio of 79.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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