B-17 Charitable Trust
Registered Charity Number 1079007
A Company Limited By Guarantee No 3816246
Balance Sheet and Accounts
asat
31 March 2025
Patron
Air Chief Marshall Sir John Allison KCB CBE FRAes RAF
Trustees
E Sallingboe BEM
P H Kuypers
Honorary Trustee: E O Inman OBE FRAes

B-17 Charitable Trust
Report and accounts
Contents
Page
Company information
Annual Report of the Trustees
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Report of the Examining Accountants to the Trustee
Income & Expenditu￿ Account
Balance sheet
Notes to the accounts

B-17 Charitable Trust
Company Information
Reporting accountants
Kingston Accountants Ltd
308 Ewell Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 7AL
Administrative Offices
PO Box92
Bury St Edmonds
Suffolk
IP28 8RR
Registered office
308 Ewell Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 7AL
Registered number
3816246

B-17 Charftable Trust
Annual Report of the Trustees
Introduction
Reaching the 50th Anniversary since her arrival in the UK. B-17 Solfy B is Still the only airworthy example of
a 8-17 Flying Fortress in Europe and one of only three still flying in the world today. Operated and
preserved in this country for these many years by the operating company 8-17 Preservation and flown and
maintained by a dedicated team of professional volunteers. Its mission 15 to educate the public. air show
audtences and visitors to the aircraft's home base at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, on the role of
United States Air Force crews who flew from British bases during the second World War. More importantly•
Sally B flies as a memorial to the USAAF and airman who gave their lives for our freedom- a clear reminder
of the hea￿ price paid for the freedom we all enjoy today.
As such. this 8-17 plays a very important role in our aviation history. which must never be forgotten. Those
crews in their B-175, $0 many of whom trègically failed to return home from their dan8erous daylight
misslons, helped immensely to bring about the end of the war in Europe.
Background to the B-17 Charltble Trust
The B-17 Charltable Trust. Registered Charity Number 1079007 , was established in January 2000. It's aim
is to raise funds towards the operating costs of Salfy 8. so that the aircraft can continue to fly in this
Country and Europe for the education and enjoyment of young and old today and for future generations.
The Operating Year
Following th FAA grounding last year. 2024 was a good year forthe aircraft, even though we were late in
leaving the han8er due to an unscheduled CAA technical inspettion. This audit wa5 500n Completed and
passed with no problems found. Through hard work and dedication, the loyal volunteer en8ineerln8 team
still managed to get the 8-17 ready for the first planned flights. The first flight was in May with a flypa5t for
the 398th Bomb Group Memorial Association of Nuthampstead. The rest ofthe season went well, with just
few flights cancelled because of bad weather
Also during 2024. more spares were bought for the aircraft, and the engineering team completed some
important work over the winter period . among these, they replaced the no. 4 éngine's carburetor,
replaced all 3 batteries and had one propeller overhauled. Plus $0 much other essential work to get her
ready to celebrate her 50th anniversary in 2025.
Current Situation
In April 2024. Sally 8 ￿￿1Ved another £30,000 from the Bomber Command Associatlon. and to top it all.
another £20.IJQO was re¢¢lved in October. The Trustees are most grateful for these two outstanding
donations, together with the large donation given in 2023. Our most grateful thanks 80 to Chairman David
Keen and Trustee Peter Smith.
The Trustees are also very grateful for the klnd response to the Salfy B Appeal where our many dear
Friend5 and supporters Club members raised additional funds, brin8in8 the total to £125,918 which Is very
gratefully received.
The Trustees would also like to thank the following companies for their invaluable help in keeping Solly B
flying.. Dromfield En8lneerin& Mike Barnet and Skycraft Servire5. Skysmart MRO and TRB Ughtweight
5tru¢tures. and so may more
The Trustees wlll continue fundraising and will do everything they can to ensu￿ thi5 unique 8-17 is kept
flying to remember the many thousands of young airmen who died for our freedom.
Elly Sall
gboe BEM
Chairman of Twstees
31 December 2025

B-17 Charitable Trust
Annual Report of the Trustees
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for the fi'nancial year which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity amd of the surplus or deficit of income over
expenditLJre
In preparing those financial statements generally accepted accounting practice
entails that the Trustees '.
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Make judgement and estimates that are reasonable and prudent .
State whether the recomendations of the Statement of Recommended Practice Number 2
{ Accounting by Charities ) have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements .
Prepare financial statements of the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in business
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records
They have general
responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the
charity to prevent and detect any other irregularities

B-17 Charitable Trust
Accountants Report for the year ended 31 st March 2025
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of B 17 Charitablo Trusl.
We report on the 3ccounts of the Trust forthe year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on
Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that 2 n 3udit is not required for this year l under section 43121 of the Charities Att 1993
(the 1993 Act l ) and that an independent examination is needed.
It 15 my responsibility to
examine the accounts l under section 43131 la) of the 1993 Act ) .
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners
(under section 43171 (bl of the 1993 Act ) and
Basis of independent examiner's report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking expla nations f rom you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view
given bythe accounts.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to our attention
{11 which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in a ny materia I respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act .
and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and complywith the
accounting requirements of the 1993 Att.
{21 to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Kingston Accountants Ltd
308 Ewell Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 7AL
31 December 2025

B-17 Charitable Trust
Income & Expenditure Account
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Income
145,921
236,089
Expenditure
(4,8451
(3,967)
Surplus of Income over Expenditure
141,076
232,122
Relief Grant
{93,0711
(118,5051
Surplus on ordinary artivities before taxation
48,005
113.617
Interest Receivable
2,359
700
Tax on profit on ordinary activities
Surplu5 (Deficit) for the financial year
50,364
114,317
Balance Brought Forward
344,405
230,088
Balance Carried Forward
394,769
344,405

17 Charitable Trust
Balan¢e Sheèt
as at 31 March 2025
Not•$
2025
2024
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
3,531
391,241
394.772
5,697
338,711
344.408
Creditors: amounts falling
due wlthln one year
Net Current assets
394,772
344.408
Net assets
394.772
apital and reseThes
Called up share capital
Surplus on Income &
Expenditure Account
394.769
344.405
Shareholders, funds
394,772
344,408
The trustees / direttors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption under SettionA{11
of the Companies Act 1985 and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to
sertion 249812} of the Act.
The trustees / dlrectors acknowledge their responsibilttie5 for:
li) ensuring that the company keeps proper accountin8 records which comply with section 221 of
the Companies Att 1985 , and
li1} preparin8 accounts whlch give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at
the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Section 226 of the Companies Act 1985, and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of this att relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to Small
companies wsthin Parr Vll of the companies Act 1985.
These Accounts were approved by the Trustees on 31 Dec
mber 2025
E Sallingboe BEM
Trustee
P Kuypers
Trustee

B-17 Charitable Trust
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
l Accounting policies
( a ) Grants and Donations and are accounted for on a receipts basis. Gift Aid is accounted
for on the accruals basis.
{ b ) Expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis .
2 Trustees
No remuneration has b￿n paid to the Trustees of this charity and no expenses have
been reimbursed .
3 Debtors
2025
2024
Gift Aid Taxation
3,531
5,697
4 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
5 Share capital
Ordinary shares of £1 each
2025
No
2024
No
2025
2024
Allotted, ca Iled up and fully paid:
Ordinary shares of £1 each
The company , the B17 Charitable Trust , is limited by guarantee and the issue of shares is
controlled by the Trustees . At the 31 st July 2000 three shares of £1 each have been issued as
Pemianent Endowment Funds to the three Trustees .
Income & Expenditure Account
2025
2024
At l April
Retained surplus
344,405
50,364
230,088
114.317
At 31 March
394,769
344,405

B-17 Charitable Trust
Income & Expenditure Account
for the year ended 31 March 2025
for the infonnation of the directors only
2025
2024
Income
145,921
236,089
Administrative expenses
(4,845)
{3,967}
Surplus of Income over Expenditure
141,076
232,122
Interest Receivable
2,359
700
Rellef Grant
Crew expenses
Flying
Aircraft Insurance
Engineering
Freight
4,360
16,536
45,068
27,107
8,155
17,560
39,267
51,863
1,660
114,317
50,364
Balance Brought Forward
344,405
230,088
Balance Carried Forward
394,769
344,405

B-17 Charitable Trust
Schedule to the Profit and Loss Account
for the year ended 31 March 2025
for the infonnation of the directors only
2025
2024
Sales
Donations and Legacy
Tax Recovery
142,390
3,531
230,392
5,697
145,921
236,089
Administratlve expenses
Employee costs..
Bank charges
Advertising & Promtions
38
4,807
72
3,895
4,845
5,650