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title: "Civil Aviation Trust — check charity number 1177141 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Civil Aviation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177141. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dormer Cottage. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/civil-aviation-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:59:25.450Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Civil Aviation Trust is a registered charity (number 1177141) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £6,639 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Civil Aviation Trust?

Registered charity number

1177141

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Dormer Cottage

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£6,639

Website

[www.civilaviationtrust.org](http://www.civilaviationtrust.org/)

## What does Civil Aviation Trust do?

To become an internationally recognised organisation restoring aircraft either to static, ground running or airworthy statusTo maintain the skills required to keep vintage aircraft flyingTo inspire future generations to pursue a career in the aviation industryTo work with the likes of English Heritage to restore and preserve the infrastructure related to aviation history in this country

## What causes is Civil Aviation Trust registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Civil Aviation Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Civil Aviation 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Civil Aviation Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Civil Aviation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177141) 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 Civil Aviation Trust's charity number?

Civil Aviation Trust's charity number is 1177141. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1177141?

Search 1177141 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 Civil Aviation Trust do?

To become an internationally recognised organisation restoring aircraft either to static, ground running or airworthy statusTo maintain the skills required to keep vintage aircraft flyingTo inspire future generations to pursue a career in the aviation industryTo work with the likes of English Heritage to restore and preserve the infrastructure related to aviation history in this country

Does Civil Aviation Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Civil Aviation 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 Civil Aviation Trust?

Civil Aviation Trust's website is http://www.civilaviationtrust.org — 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/1177141).