Vulcan To The Sky Trust

Also known as: Vts, Vulcan to the Sky

Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future - To preserve Avro Vulcan XH558 and return other aircraft and engineering artefacts of significant heritage interest to working order and to demonstrate them.To advance the inspiration and education of the public in aviation and engineering heritage and technical knowledge by providing access to engineering demonstrations and other practical activities.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£998,474

Latest Expenditure

£908,454

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 29.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 32.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 70.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £818,667

Charitable Activities £899

Other Trading £170,850

Investments £1,618

Other Income £6,440

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £294,899

Raising Funds £613,555

Governance £22,138

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 2024.

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
2024	£998,474	£908,454	£294,899	£1,043,807	£1,027,207	6 / 30
2023	£469,085	£822,688				0 / 35
2022	£726,618	£1,113,700	£315,383	£1,387,593	£1,387,593	10 / 30
2021	£1,032,747	£1,132,437	£253,953	£1,765,645	£1,765,645	11 / 30
2020	£2,346,282	£1,416,590	£216,622	£1,791,617	£1,791,617	10 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vulcan To The Sky Trust

What does Vulcan To The Sky Trust do?

How much income did Vulcan To The Sky Trust report in 2024?

Vulcan To The Sky Trust reported total income of £998k and reported expenditure of £908k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vulcan To The Sky Trust registered as a charity?

Vulcan To The Sky Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2004 as charity number 1101948. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Vulcan To The Sky Trust?

Vulcan To The Sky Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Edward Lawson Jarron. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vulcan To The Sky Trust operate?

Vulcan To The Sky Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vulcan To The Sky Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Vulcan To The Sky Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101948.