The Midlands Air Museum Limited
Analysis
The Midlands Air Museum Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coventry. It was registered in December 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01357553). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Midlands Air Museum Limited reported income of £259k and spending of £249k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £182k to £259k (+43%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Midlands Air Museum Limited sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Penn & Tylers Green Residents Society (£259k), Balcarres Heritage Trust Limited (£261k) and The Middlesex Federation of Women's Institutes (£258k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Advance the education of the public in the preservation of aircraft and aeronautical equipment of historical, technical or other public interest relating to Coventry in particular and to the Midlands and aviation generally.The Museum's mission is to be recognised as one of the leading independent collections, renowned for its friendly atmosphere and exceptional standards of customer service.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Penn & Tylers Green Residents Society | Buckinghamshire | £259k |
| Balcarres Heritage Trust Limited | Gloucestershire | £261k |
| The Middlesex Federation of Women's Institutes | Middlesex | £258k |
| Final Straw Foundation | Hampshire | £261k |