South Wales Aviation Museum
Analysis
South Wales Aviation Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Barry. It was registered in May 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, South Wales Aviation Museum reported income of £84k and spending of £70k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income fell from £88k to £84k (-5.4%), an average of -5.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, South Wales Aviation Museum sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Colehill and Wimborne Youth and Community Centre (£84k), Wordsley and District Community Association (£84k) and The Ware Drill Hall Association Limited (£84k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To establish and maintain an aviation museum with aircraft and memorabilia on display for the benefit of the public.To establish a conservation centre for repairs on aircraft parts and memorabilia for the benefit of the general public.To promote the aviation industry to children of a school leaving age by offering the practical experience required for a future career in the aviation industry.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Colehill and Wimborne Youth and Community Centre | Wimborne | £84k |
| Wordsley and District Community Association | Stourbridge | £84k |
| The Ware Drill Hall Association Limited | Ware | £84k |
| The Ringwood Musical and Dramatic Society | Hampshire | £84k |