The Air Pilots Trust
Also known as: The Guild of Air Pilots Trust
award of scholarships and grants to support and further education and training within aviation
Activities & Mission
award of scholarships and grants to support and further education and training within aviation
Grants
The Air Pilots Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2024)
- £7,000
- Who it helps
- the general public
- 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 350). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Air Charities Trust (organisation 286915)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Michael Cobham Foundation (organisation 3968109)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £283,647 | £326,967 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £540,271 | £213,308 | £202,259 | £1,244,226 | £945,213 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £157,550 | £165,434 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £173,543 | £159,640 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £149,404 | £142,538 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Air Pilots Trust
What does The Air Pilots Trust do?
award of scholarships and grants to support and further education and training within aviation
How much income did The Air Pilots Trust report in 2025?
The Air Pilots Trust reported total income of £284k and reported expenditure of £327k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Air Pilots Trust?
The Air Pilots Trust has a program ratio of 37.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 350 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Air Pilots Trust registered as a charity?
The Air Pilots Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1972 as charity number 313606. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs The Air Pilots Trust?
The Air Pilots Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Air Pilots Trust operate?
The Air Pilots Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Air Pilots Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Air Pilots Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313606.
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Other notable Education charities
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Guild of Air Pilots Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated