Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
Also known as: The Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial Limited, Y a M, Yam
THE YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM & ALLIED AIR FORCES MEMORIAL WAS FORMED IN 1985 ON THE FORMER W.W.2 BOMBER COMMAND STATION, R.A.F ELVINGTON, WITH THE MAIN FOCUS OF PROMOTING THE HISTORY OF AVIATION AND TO PROVIDE A LASTING MEMORIAL TO ALL ALLIED AIR FORCES. THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO OVER 47 COMPLETE AIR FRAMES ON A 20 ACRE PARKLAND SITE WITH OVER 15 PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS.
Activities & Mission
THE YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM & ALLIED AIR FORCES MEMORIAL WAS FORMED IN 1985 ON THE FORMER W.W.2 BOMBER COMMAND STATION, R.A.F ELVINGTON, WITH THE MAIN FOCUS OF PROMOTING THE HISTORY OF AVIATION AND TO PROVIDE A LASTING MEMORIAL TO ALL ALLIED AIR FORCES. THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO OVER 47 COMPLETE AIR FRAMES ON A 20 ACRE PARKLAND SITE WITH OVER 15 PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,460,816 | £1,377,951 | £874,785 | £1,141,843 | £316,592 | 30 / 120 |
| 2024 | £1,430,016 | £1,477,432 | £959,934 | £1,069,852 | £312,687 | 28 / 120 |
| 2023 | £1,051,819 | £1,194,207 | £775,836 | £1,105,347 | £355,681 | 28 / 100 |
| 2022 | £1,033,734 | £908,344 | £649,649 | £1,259,656 | £643,139 | 22 / 92 |
| 2021 | £939,415 | £746,292 | £590,622 | £1,115,938 | £1,132,722 | 23 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
What does Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial do?
THE YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM & ALLIED AIR FORCES MEMORIAL WAS FORMED IN 1985 ON THE FORMER W.W.2 BOMBER COMMAND STATION, R.A.F ELVINGTON, WITH THE MAIN FOCUS OF PROMOTING THE HISTORY OF AVIATION AND TO PROVIDE A LASTING MEMORIAL TO ALL ALLIED AIR FORCES. THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO OVER 47 COMPLETE AIR FRAMES ON A 20 ACRE PARKLAND SITE WITH OVER 15 PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS.
How much income did Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial report in 2025?
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial?
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial has a program ratio of 59.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial registered as a charity?
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1985 as charity number 516766. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial?
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Kitching. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial operate?
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial a registered charity?
Yes — Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 516766.
Details
Halifax Way
Elvington
YORK
YO41 4AU
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Also Known As
- The Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial Limited
- Y a M
- Yam
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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