The Museum of Berkshire Aviation Trust
Analysis
The Museum of Berkshire Aviation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in February 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02663453). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Museum of Berkshire Aviation Trust reported income of £42k and spending of £34k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £20k to £42k (+109%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2022, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Museum of Berkshire Aviation Trust sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lewes Chamber Music Festival (£42k), Insurance Museum (£42k) and Spelthorne Choral Society (£42k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Aviation museum is open to the public three days per week during the summer months and a limited period during winter months.We open outside normal hours by appointment for schools, historic societies, U3A groups. The Museum has an active Aviation Society and speakers are invited to speak on Aviation subjects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lewes Chamber Music Festival | East Sussex | £42k |
| Insurance Museum | London | £42k |
| Spelthorne Choral Society | Egham | £42k |
| Sidmouth School of Art | Sidmouth | £42k |