--- title: "Whirlwind Fighter Project — charity 1212316 | CharityCompare" description: "Whirlwind Fighter Project (charity 1212316): income £5,674 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whirlwind-fighter-project retrieved: 2026-10-07T11:35:52.687Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1212316 WF # Whirlwind Fighter Project Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Whirlwind Fighter Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://whirlwindfp.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1212316&subId=0) Work at Whirlwind Fighter Project? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=whirlwind-fighter-project&type=claim&name=Whirlwind%20Fighter%20Project) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Whirlwind Fighter Project? Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30 £5,674 Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30 £5,762 Registered charity number 1212316 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Blackrod Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [whirlwindfp.org](http://whirlwindfp.org/) Quick answer Whirlwind Fighter Project (number 1212316) 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 Whirlwind Fighter Project do? The primary aim of the Whirlwind Fighter Project is to reproduce a single example of the Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 twin-engine single-seater fighter-bomber aircraft.It is intended that the project will result in a non-airworthy reproduction of the Westland Whirlwind, built to available original plans, with (where possible) original materials. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Whirlwind Fighter Project Answers Whirlwind Fighter Project gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Whirlwind Fighter Project 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 26 February 2025 Where it says it operates Throughout England ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 Whirlwind Fighter Project registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Whirlwind Fighter Project yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Whirlwind Fighter Project. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Whirlwind Fighter Project? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=whirlwind-fighter-project&type=claim&name=Whirlwind%20Fighter%20Project) [Visit charity website](http://whirlwindfp.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Whirlwind Fighter Project a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Whirlwind Fighter Project as a registered charity (number 1212316) 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 Whirlwind Fighter Project's charity number? Whirlwind Fighter Project's charity number is 1212316. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212316? Search 1212316 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 Whirlwind Fighter Project do? The primary aim of the Whirlwind Fighter Project is to reproduce a single example of the Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 twin-engine single-seater fighter-bomber aircraft.It is intended that the project will result in a non-airworthy reproduction of the Westland Whirlwind, built to available original plans, with (where possible) original materials. Does Whirlwind Fighter Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whirlwind Fighter Project. 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 Whirlwind Fighter Project? Whirlwind Fighter Project's website listed in our register data is http://whirlwindfp.org. 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 Whirlwind Fighter Project? The register records Whirlwind Fighter Project 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. When was Whirlwind Fighter Project registered as a charity? Whirlwind Fighter Project was entered on the register on 26 February 2025. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1212316&subId=0).