--- title: "Airship Heritage Trust — check charity number 296398 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Airship Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296398. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 40 Kimbolton Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/airship-heritage-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:27:46.792Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Airship Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number 296398) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £12,437 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Airship Heritage Trust? Registered charity number 296398 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 40 Kimbolton Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,437 Website [www.airshipsonline.com](http://www.airshipsonline.com/) ## What does Airship Heritage Trust do? Promote the study of airship historyStimulate interest in Cardington as an airship base and encourage the preservation of its principal buildingsPromote the development of a national airship museum and study centrePublication of the journal DIRIGIBLEAcquisition of artefacts and memorabiliaMaintaining close links with relevant museumsManagement of the Collection and trading stock ## What causes is Airship Heritage Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Airship Heritage Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Airship Heritage Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=airship-heritage-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.airshipsonline.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Airship Heritage Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Airship Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296398) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Airship Heritage Trust's charity number? Airship Heritage Trust's charity number is 296398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296398? Search 296398 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Airship Heritage Trust do? Promote the study of airship historyStimulate interest in Cardington as an airship base and encourage the preservation of its principal buildingsPromote the development of a national airship museum and study centrePublication of the journal DIRIGIBLEAcquisition of artefacts and memorabiliaMaintaining close links with relevant museumsManagement of the Collection and trading stock Does Airship Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Airship Heritage Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Airship Heritage Trust? Airship Heritage Trust's website is http://www.airshipsonline.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/296398).