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The Air Charities Trust

To assist such charitable foundations or for such charitable purposes as are within the objects for which the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators is established.

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Activities & Mission

To assist such charitable foundations or for such charitable purposes as are within the objects for which the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators is established.

Grants

The Air Charities Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£36,050
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training

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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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
£37,063
Latest Expenditure
£36,050

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 97.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£37,063
£36,0500 / 0
2024
£36,323
£37,0600 / 0
2023
£35,205
£36,2110 / 0
2022
£35,323
£33,2000 / 0
2021
£35,973
£37,1500 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Air Charities Trust

What does The Air Charities Trust do?

To assist such charitable foundations or for such charitable purposes as are within the objects for which the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators is established.

How much income did The Air Charities Trust report in 2025?

The Air Charities Trust reported total income of £37k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Air Charities Trust registered as a charity?

The Air Charities Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 May 1983 as charity number 286915. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Air Charities Trust?

The Air Charities Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAPTAIN ROBERT CHARLES OWENS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Air Charities Trust operate?

The Air Charities Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Air Charities Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Air Charities Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286915.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 May 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286915
Charity Number
286915

Trustees

CAPTAIN ROBERT CHARLES OWENS Chair
CAPTAIN PETER BUGGE FRAES
CHRISTOPHER JOHN FORD MBE
Jonathan Legat

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19 October 2026
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