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To educate and inform members of the public, of the role of our armed forces and aviation generally, in particular, but not exclusively through the provision of: i. Collecting, conserving, preserving, managing, exhibiting military helicopters. Ii. Providing apprenticeships and work experience programmes for those age 14 years and above, and those of a military background
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Historic Helicopters has a partial profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar's profile for Historic Helicopters draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHistoric Helicopters is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chard, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is 1210095. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £7K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Historic Helicopters's registered charity number is 1210095. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Historic Helicopters has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Historic Helicopters is located in Chard, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Based on official tax filings, Historic Helicopters has £7K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £629K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Historic Helicopters is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £7K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Historic Helicopters. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Historic Helicopters is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To educate and inform members of the public, of the role of our armed forces and aviation generally, in particular, but not exclusively through the provision of: i. Collecting, conserving, preserving, managing, exhibiting military helicopters. Ii. Providing apprenticeships and work experience programmes for those age 14 years and above, and those of a military background Historic Helicopters is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £7K is below the peer average of £629K.
Historic Helicopters is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1210095.
You can verify Historic Helicopters in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to Historic Helicopters directly through its donation page (https://www.historichelicopters.com/donate/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Historic Helicopters are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Historic Helicopters is based in Chard. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Historic Helicopters was first registered in 2024, making it approximately 2 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Historic Helicopters is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
Historic Helicopters is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Historic Helicopters is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (3)
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3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2024
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Historic Helicopters
- What is Historic Helicopters?
- Historic Helicopters is a arts & culture charitable company based in Chard, United Kingdom. To educate and inform members of the public, of the role of our armed forces and aviation generally, in particular, but not exclusively through the provision of: i. Collecting, conserving, preserving, managing, exhibiting military helicopters. Ii. Providing apprenticeships and work experience programmes for those age 14 years and above, and those of a military background
- When was Historic Helicopters founded?
- Historic Helicopters was founded in 2024.
- Where is Historic Helicopters located?
- Headquartered in Chard, United Kingdom.
- What is Historic Helicopters's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately Under £10K.
- Is Historic Helicopters trustworthy?
- Historic Helicopters has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Historic Helicopters's registration number?
- Registration: 1210095 (United Kingdom).
- What is Historic Helicopters's website?
- https://www.historichelicopters.com
- Are donations to Historic Helicopters tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.