NATIONAL SPITFIRE PROJECT

Registration #1158286 · Registered

www.nationalspitfireproject.org

18 Bassett Wood Drive SOUTHAMPTON SO16 3PT

70
out of 100
Verified

Advance the education of the public in the history of the design and development of the Spitfire aircraft and its role, including the erection and maintenance of a memorial to the Spitfire.

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About NATIONAL SPITFIRE PROJECT

NATIONAL SPITFIRE PROJECT is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1158286). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), NATIONAL SPITFIRE PROJECT reported a total income of £174,745 and total expenditure of £562,510, a spending ratio of 322% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, NATIONAL SPITFIRE PROJECT describes its activities as follows: Advance the education of the public in the history of the design and development of the Spitfire aircraft and its role, including the erection and maintenance of a memorial to the Spitfire. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £562,510 vs income £174,745 — ratio 3.2x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency18 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 321.9% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£174,745£562,510322%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026