Bentwaters Aviation Society (number 1124197) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Bentwaters Aviation Society do?
Bentwaters Aviation Society was formed primarily to operate the Bentwaters Cold War Museum. The purpose of the Bentwaters Cold War Museum is to collect, preserve, display and provide for scholarship, material relating to the history of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge and aviation generally where a link with Bentwaters and Woodbridge is established, for the public benefit in perpetuity.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bentwaters Aviation Society
Answers Bentwaters Aviation Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Bentwaters Aviation Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Bentwaters Aviation Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Suffolk
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Bentwaters Aviation Society registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
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Is Bentwaters Aviation Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bentwaters Aviation Society as a registered charity (number 1124197) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bentwaters Aviation Society's charity number?
Bentwaters Aviation Society's charity number is 1124197. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Bentwaters Aviation Society do?
Bentwaters Aviation Society was formed primarily to operate the Bentwaters Cold War Museum. The purpose of the Bentwaters Cold War Museum is to collect, preserve, display and provide for scholarship, material relating to the history of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge and aviation generally where a link with Bentwaters and Woodbridge is established, for the public benefit in perpetuity.
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How can I donate to Bentwaters Aviation Society?
Bentwaters Aviation Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bentwaters-as.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bentwaters Aviation Society?
The register records Bentwaters Aviation Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Bentwaters Aviation Society's trustees paid?
Bentwaters Aviation Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bentwaters Aviation Society registered as a charity?
Bentwaters Aviation Society was entered on the register on 27 May 2008.