The Heritage Aircraft Trust
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GNAT AND OTHER HISTORIC AIRCRAFT AS HSTORIC AIRCRAFT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND TO DEMONSTRATE AND DISPLAY SUCH AIRCRAFT AT PUBLIC EVENTS AND TO CONSERVE THEM AS HERITAGE ASSETS;TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GNAT AND OTHER HISTORIC AIRCRAFT.
Activities & Mission
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GNAT AND OTHER HISTORIC AIRCRAFT AS HSTORIC AIRCRAFT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND TO DEMONSTRATE AND DISPLAY SUCH AIRCRAFT AT PUBLIC EVENTS AND TO CONSERVE THEM AS HERITAGE ASSETS;TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GNAT AND OTHER HISTORIC AIRCRAFT.
Grants
The Heritage Aircraft Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £206,393
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £250,965 | £206,393 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2024 | £136,535 | £139,489 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £160,206 | £150,349 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £157,277 | £158,786 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £68,359 | £99,033 | 0 / 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Heritage Aircraft Trust
What does The Heritage Aircraft Trust do?
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GNAT AND OTHER HISTORIC AIRCRAFT AS HSTORIC AIRCRAFT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND TO DEMONSTRATE AND DISPLAY SUCH AIRCRAFT AT PUBLIC EVENTS AND TO CONSERVE THEM AS HERITAGE ASSETS;TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GNAT AND OTHER HISTORIC AIRCRAFT.
How much income did The Heritage Aircraft Trust report in 2025?
The Heritage Aircraft Trust reported total income of £251k and reported expenditure of £206k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Heritage Aircraft Trust registered as a charity?
The Heritage Aircraft Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2010 as charity number 1134981. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Heritage Aircraft Trust?
The Heritage Aircraft Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK FITZGERALD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Heritage Aircraft Trust operate?
The Heritage Aircraft Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Heritage Aircraft Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Heritage Aircraft Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134981.
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Aerospace Business Park
Llantwit Road Bro Tathan South
St Athan BARRY
South Glamorgan
CF62 4AN
Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated