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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

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.

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
£998,474
Latest Expenditure
£908,454

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 29.5%
% 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 32.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 70.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% 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 £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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£998,474
£908,454£294,899£1,043,807£1,027,2076 / 30
2023
£469,085
£822,6880 / 35
2022
£726,618
£1,113,700£315,383£1,387,593£1,387,59310 / 30
2021
£1,032,747
£1,132,437£253,953£1,765,645£1,765,64511 / 30
2020
£2,346,282
£1,416,590£216,622£1,791,617£1,791,61710 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vulcan To The Sky Trust

What does Vulcan To The Sky Trust do?

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.

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.

How efficient is Vulcan To The Sky Trust?

Vulcan To The Sky Trust has a program ratio of 29.5%, 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 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 8 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.

Details

Address
Vulcan to the Sky Trust
Unit 4
Delta Court
Sky Business Park
Auckley
DONCASTE
Registration Date
6 February 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4004310
Charity Number
1101948

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Trustees

Thomas Edward Lawson Jarron Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Barry Stuart Cunliffe FCA BAHons
JOHN NICHOLAS SHARMAN
Marie Cooper
Also governs 2 other charities
Philip Spiers
RICHARD CLARKE
Also governs 1 other charity
SIR GERALD HOWARTH MP
Steven John Roberts

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Vts
  • Vulcan to the Sky

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