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Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society

Also known as: Svas

The SVAS exists to advance the education of the public in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transport by providing financial support and voluntary labour to maintain in working order the assets of the Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth Rememberance Trust.

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Activities & Mission

The SVAS exists to advance the education of the public in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transport by providing financial support and voluntary labour to maintain in working order the assets of the Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth Rememberance Trust.

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
£289,028
Latest Expenditure
£208,631

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £807,084
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £11,865
Investments £14,649
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £230,921
Raising Funds £0
Governance £810
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

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
2025
£289,028
£208,6310 / 300
2024
£833,598
£230,921£230,921£2,404,550£2,265,2740 / 320
2023
£228,342
£197,6470 / 300
2022
£399,851
£201,3550 / 212
2021
£554,616
£236,928£233,847£1,560,794£1,415,5390 / 190

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society

What does Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society do?

The SVAS exists to advance the education of the public in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transport by providing financial support and voluntary labour to maintain in working order the assets of the Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth Rememberance Trust.

How much income did Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society report in 2025?

Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society reported total income of £289k and reported expenditure of £209k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society?

Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society has a program ratio of 27.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society registered as a charity?

Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1988 as charity number 800095. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society?

Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society operate?

Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society operates across 2 areas: Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.

Is Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society a registered charity?

Yes — Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800095.

Details

Address
Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Soc.
Old Warden Aerodrome
Old Warden
BIGGLESWADE
SG18 9EP
Website
svas.org.uk
Registration Date
29 September 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800095
Charity Number
800095

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Trustees

Alan Leslie Reed
John Stewart Leary
Julian Leslie Harcourt
Kevin John Panter
Matthew Thorney Studdert-Kennedy
Neil Berwyn Thomas
Paul Cullen
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Francis Bichener
Paul Hilary Ferguson
Rosemary Anne Hall
WILLIAM GRIGG

Also Known As

  • Svas

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