The Institute for Aviation Research (number 1161611) 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 The Institute for Aviation Research do?
To advance education, for the benefit of the public, by promotion, on a non-political basis, of research into aviation policy and air transport ecosystems and to improve public understanding of aviation related issues through independent and rigorous research
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Institute for Aviation Research
Answers The Institute for Aviation Research 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 does not record The Institute for Aviation Research as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Institute for Aviation Research'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
Also known as
Iar
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · China · Hong Kong
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 The Institute for Aviation Research registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Institute for Aviation Research yet?
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Is The Institute for Aviation Research a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Institute for Aviation Research as a registered charity (number 1161611) 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 The Institute for Aviation Research's charity number?
The Institute for Aviation Research's charity number is 1161611. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Institute for Aviation Research do?
To advance education, for the benefit of the public, by promotion, on a non-political basis, of research into aviation policy and air transport ecosystems and to improve public understanding of aviation related issues through independent and rigorous research
Does The Institute for Aviation Research have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Institute for Aviation Research?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Institute for Aviation Research?
The register does not record The Institute for Aviation Research as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Institute for Aviation Research's trustees paid?
The Institute for Aviation Research's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Institute for Aviation Research registered as a charity?
The Institute for Aviation Research was entered on the register on 11 May 2015.