Royal Aeronautical Society
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The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Royal Aeronautical Society with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar's profile for Royal Aeronautical Society draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY 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.
ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY 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 & board
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9 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
I started my journey with the Royal Aeronautical Society on 10th February 2022, by applying for full membership of the society via their MRA process.This was done by firstly creating an account with the UK parent organisation, uploading all of my professional certifications and a copy of my CV focused on aeronautics and aerospace experience and achievements.At the end of the application I needed to pay the application fee, which I did with a credit card. Within 9 days full membership was confirmed with a unique membership number, which enabled me to then log back into the Royal Aeronautical Society members site to apply for registration as a Chartered Engineer via their MRA stream and start the process to upgrade my membership to Fellow of the Society.I did experience some issues in uploading documents to the Royal Aeronautical Society Membership site at this point, so I decided to email all of my Chartered Registration documents instead to their 'registration' email address on the 22nd February 2022.On the 2nd March my Chartered Registration application was sent by the Royal Aeronautical Society to my current professional body for verification of my Chartered Registration status. This confirmation was received on the 13th April 2022.My Chartered Registration was then submitted to the Registration committee on 18th May 2022 and was approved. My membership portal was updated with 'Chartered Registration approved' within a week and payment was made for registration. Once payment was made, confirmation was obtained that my Chartered Registration application had been uploaded to the UK Engineering Council Internet Site and that I would receive my Chartered Registration welcome pack from the UK Engineering Council within a week or so.So within 4 months both full Membership and Chartered Registration via the MRA stream of the Royal Aeronautical Society had been accomplished!
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Aeronautical Society
Royal Aeronautical Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 313708. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 5.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.7/5 based on 1 review.
Based on official filings, Royal Aeronautical Society has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics. Royal Aeronautical Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
Royal Aeronautical Society is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 313708.
Royal Aeronautical Society's registered charity number is 313708. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Royal Aeronautical Society is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Royal Aeronautical Society is based in London in England. 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.
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Quick facts about Royal Aeronautical Society
- What is Royal Aeronautical Society?
- Royal Aeronautical Society is a arts & culture unincorporated association based in London, United Kingdom. The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.
- When was Royal Aeronautical Society founded?
- Royal Aeronautical Society was founded in 1963.
- Where is Royal Aeronautical Society located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Royal Aeronautical Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £6.3 million. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Royal Aeronautical Society trustworthy?
- Royal Aeronautical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Royal Aeronautical Society's registration number?
- Registration: 313708 (United Kingdom).
- What is Royal Aeronautical Society's website?
- https://www.aerosociety.com
- Are donations to Royal Aeronautical Society 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.