Royal Aeronautical Society
The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.
Activities & Mission
The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.
Grants
Royal Aeronautical Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £6,161,851
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 124). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,305,730 | £6,161,851 | £5,535,965 | £15,239,728 | £12,414,249 | 60 / 1000 |
| 2024 | £6,189,878 | £5,847,294 | £5,201,023 | £14,781,525 | £12,137,324 | 57 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £5,944,376 | £4,941,370 | £4,345,410 | £14,352,909 | £11,776,596 | 48 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £5,785,319 | £4,651,280 | £4,095,471 | £13,416,969 | £10,997,727 | 44 / 1000 |
| 2021 | £4,383,664 | £3,656,561 | £3,536,335 | £12,327,563 | £9,549,491 | 37 / 1000 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Aeronautical Society
What does Royal Aeronautical Society do?
The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.
How much income did Royal Aeronautical Society report in 2025?
Royal Aeronautical Society reported total income of £6.31m and reported expenditure of £6.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Aeronautical Society?
Royal Aeronautical Society has a program ratio of 87.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 124 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Aeronautical Society registered as a charity?
Royal Aeronautical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 1963 as charity number 313708. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Royal Aeronautical Society?
Royal Aeronautical Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Adrian Round FRAeS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Aeronautical Society operate?
Royal Aeronautical Society operates across 27 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Canada and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Royal Aeronautical Society a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Aeronautical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313708.
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Registry Information
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Data & trust
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- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated