Vulcan Restoration Trust
Analysis
Vulcan Restoration Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in September 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, 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 03203724). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Vulcan Restoration Trust reported income of £203k and spending of £209k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £139k to £203k (+46%), an average of +9.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Vulcan Restoration Trust sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Institute of Welsh Affairs (£203k), Make Some Noise Ltd (£203k) and Art Monthly Foundation (£202k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Preservation of Avro Vulcan aircraft as part of Britain's aviation heritage, in particular Avro Vulcan B2 XL426 at London Southend Airport, Essex, and to educate the general public in matters relating to the Vulcan's role in Britain's military history.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Welsh Affairs | Cardiff | £203k |
| Make Some Noise Ltd | Stafford | £203k |
| Art Monthly Foundation | London | £202k |
| The Elizabeth Cayzer Charitable Trust | London | £203k |