Museum of RAF Fire Fighting
Analysis
Museum of RAF Fire Fighting is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincoln. It was registered in May 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Museum of RAF Fire Fighting reported income of £24k and spending of £23k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £44k to £24k (-45%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 63%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Museum of RAF Fire Fighting sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Langley Vale Village Hall Association (£24k), Empower Develop Dignify (£24k) and Rotary Club of Dronfield Benevolent Fund (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To establish and maintain for the benefit of the public a museum of RAF fire fighting. To advance education by establishing a museum which details the history of the RAF fire and rescue and to promote community fire safety. Also to advance education by displaying fire fighting memorabilia in and outside the museum to promote community fire safety. Also to Promote Education on fire safety.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Langley Vale Village Hall Association | Surrey | £24k |
| Empower Develop Dignify | Flat 3 | £24k |
| Rotary Club of Dronfield Benevolent Fund | Dronfield | £24k |
| Inclusive Intergenerational Dance | Wiltshire | £24k |