Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
Analysis
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in July 2019, 7 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Martlesham Heath Aviation Society reported income of £13k and spending of £12k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £8,430 to £13k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Martlesham Heath Aviation Society sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bancroft's Decorative and Fine Arts Society (£13k), Nottingham Concert Band (£13k) and The Kimpton Players (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the preservation for the public benefit of the historical features of Martlesham Heath Airfield including the WW2 Control Tower. The advancement for the public benefit by the provision of a museum and providing a learning environment and associated activities. Encourage participation from youth groups and schools.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft's Decorative and Fine Arts Society | Essex | £13k |
| Nottingham Concert Band | Nottingham | £13k |
| The Kimpton Players | Hertfordshire | £13k |
| Leverington Village Hall | Cambridgeshire | £13k |