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National Spitfire Project

Advance the education of the public in the history of the design and development of the Spitfire aircraft and its role, including the erection and maintenance of a memorial to the Spitfire.

Activities & Mission

Advance the education of the public in the history of the design and development of the Spitfire aircraft and its role, including the erection and maintenance of a memorial to the Spitfire.

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
£174,745
Latest Expenditure
£562,510

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 12.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 63.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 36.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £532,791
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £64,096
Raising Funds £36,535
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £700

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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
2024
£174,745
£562,5100 / 0
2023
£532,791
£101,331£64,096£452,427£2,4310 / 0
2022
£78,210
£58,1570 / 0
2021
£2,000
£1,9230 / 0
2020
£0
£10 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Spitfire Project

What does National Spitfire Project do?

Advance the education of the public in the history of the design and development of the Spitfire aircraft and its role, including the erection and maintenance of a memorial to the Spitfire.

How much income did National Spitfire Project report in 2024?

National Spitfire Project reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £563k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Spitfire Project registered as a charity?

National Spitfire Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 2014 as charity number 1158286. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs National Spitfire Project?

National Spitfire Project is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN MICHAEL HANNIDES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Spitfire Project operate?

National Spitfire Project operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Spitfire Project a registered charity?

Yes — National Spitfire Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158286.

Details

Address
18 Bassett Wood Drive
SOUTHAMPTON
SO16 3PT
Registration Date
19 August 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048976
Charity Number
1158286

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Trustees

JOHN MICHAEL HANNIDES Chair
George Patrick Egbert Cadbury
Jamie Barrett
Michael Richard James Mr
PAUL ELI BEAVER
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Lester
Royston Smith

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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