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Royal Air Force Museum

Our purpose is to share the story of the Royal Air Force, past, present and future, using the stories of its people and our collections, to engage, entertain, inspire and encourage learning. Our overall vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story, the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

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Activities & Mission

Our purpose is to share the story of the Royal Air Force, past, present and future, using the stories of its people and our collections, to engage, entertain, inspire and encourage learning. Our overall vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story, the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,914,000
Latest Expenditure
£20,135,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,837,000
Charitable Activities £384,000
Other Trading £3,884,000
Investments £787,000
Other Income £22,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,428,000
Raising Funds £601,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,106,000

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
£18,914,000
£20,135,000£16,428,000£140,925,000£2,297,000203 / 403
2024
£21,608,000
£19,358,000£15,237,000£140,402,000£2,266,000203 / 386
2023
£19,854,000
£19,201,000£15,347,000£136,779,000£2,114,000202 / 384

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Air Force Museum

What does Royal Air Force Museum do?

Our purpose is to share the story of the Royal Air Force, past, present and future, using the stories of its people and our collections, to engage, entertain, inspire and encourage learning. Our overall vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story, the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

How much income did Royal Air Force Museum report in 2025?

Royal Air Force Museum reported total income of £18.91m and reported expenditure of £20.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal Air Force Museum registered as a charity?

Royal Air Force Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2022 as charity number 1197541. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Royal Air Force Museum?

Royal Air Force Museum is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Air Force Museum operate?

Royal Air Force Museum operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Air Force Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Air Force Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197541.

Details

Address
ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM
GRAHAME PARK WAY
LONDON
NW9 5LL
Registration Date
17 January 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5192097
Charity Number
1197541

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Trustees

Air Marshal Peter William David Ruddock CB CBE
Anita Bernie
Caroline Rolfe
Also governs 1 other charity
David Cooper CBE
Dean McCumiskey
Hemma Gooljar
Also governs 1 other charity
John Banks
Jonathan Ian Field
Josh Chana
Julie McGarvey
Matthew Gilpin
Nick Sanders
Sir Stephen Hillier
Waseem Mahmood OBE
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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