CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1159597
RAF MANSTON SPITFIRE & HURRICANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 AUGUST 2025
NEVILLE WESTON LIMITED
Chartered Certified Accountants 3 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QL
RAF MANSTON SPITFIRE & HURRICANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| PAGE | |
|---|---|
| Trustees' Annual Report | 1 |
| Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 |
| The following pages do not form part of the financial statements | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 18 |
| Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 19 |
RAF MANSTON SPITFIRE & HURRICANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity name
RAF Manston Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
Charity registration number 1159597 Principal office The Airfield Manston Road Ramsgate CT12 5DF Kent
THE TRUSTEES
Mr D Jackson Mr P Beck (Resigned 3 September 2025) Ms S D Bradley (Resigned 31 August 2025) Mr S Tindall Mr H Wilton Mr R Neale (Resigned 18 September 2025) Mr P L Quaile Mr C P Burton (Chairman) Mr N Waters (Appointed 21 May 2025) Independent examiner CJN Weston FCCA 3 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QL
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 12 December 2014 and its governing document is its constitution.
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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Policies and objectives
The objects of the Charity are to advance the education of the public by maintaining a museum for the exhibition to the public of World War aircraft and associated artifacts and memorabilia and to preserve the same in the best possible condition for the public benefit.
Activities for achieving objectives
In planning our activities for the year, the Trustees have ensured that they have complied with the duty in s17 of the Charities Act 2011 and kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
To achieve its objectives, the charity runs the Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum as a free entry attraction.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The trustees have continued to achieve their stated objectives and have again been awarded Arts Council England Accreditation for the Museum. The trustees have been mindful of the costs of defending the charity against the unfortunate legal action bought by its tenant, the Spitfire Cafe Manston Ltd, and have focuses their efforts on arranging low cost temporary exhibitions and collaborations to help drive football in an effort to mitigate this risk as far as possible.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The main policy is to ensure that there is a contingency or reserve figure available to cover emergency requirements e.g. building repairs, safety factors etc. Income related to expenditure dictates the policy on reserves. A figure of £25,000 is considered to be the minimum, due to the age of the museum buildings.
Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The trustees will be seeking to build up their financial reserves over the coming financial year following significant expenditure on the defence against the unfortunate legal action bought against the charity by its tenant, the Spitfire Cafe Manston Ltd. The trustees will continue to work on collaborating with external organisations to put on temporary exhibitions and supporting displays to help drive football and attract new visitors. A review of potential income streams will be undertaken to identify any areas in which the charity could increase revenue to ensure that the charity continues to meet and its objectives and improve its offer to visitors.
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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The trustees' annual report was approved on 27 June 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Mr C P Burton (Chairman) Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RAF MANSTON SPITFIRE & HURRICANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of RAF Manston Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum ('the charity') for the year ended 31 August 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
CJN Weston FCCA Independent Examiner
3 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QL
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | ||||
| fundsTotal funds | Total funds | |||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 4 | 81,112 | 81,112 | 114,815 |
| Other trading activities | 5 | 70,541 | 70,541 | 71,173 |
| Investment income | 6 | 167 | 167 | – |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||
| Total income | 151,820 | 151,820 | 185,988 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | ||
| Expenditure | ||||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 7,8 | 128,862 | 128,862 | 90,836 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||
| Total expenditure | 128,862 | 128,862 | 90,836 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | ||
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||
| Net income and net movement in funds | 22,958 | 22,958 | 95,152 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | ||
| Reconciliation of funds | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 866,447 | 866,447 | 771,295 | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ||
| Total funds carried forward | 889,405 | 889,405 | 866,447 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 7 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 AUGUST 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 13 | 737,898 | 772,894 | |
| Investments | 14 | 150 | 150 | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| 738,048 | 773,044 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Debtors | 15 | 147,582 | 63,734 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 16,922 | 40,183 | ||
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| 164,504 | 103,917 | |||
| CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one | ||||
| year | 16 | 13,147 | 10,514 | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 151,357 | 93,403 | ||
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 889,405 | 866,447 | ||
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| NET ASSETS | 889,405 | 866,447 | ||
| ===================================== | ===================================== | |||
| FUNDS OF THE CHARITY | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 889,405 | 866,447 | ||
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |||
| Total charity funds | 18 | 889,405 ===================================== |
866,447 ===================================== |
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 27 June 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr C P Burton (Chairman) Trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is The Airfield, Manston Road, Ramsgate, CT12 5DF, Kent.
2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Group Financial Statements
These financial statements do not consolidate the results of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary, Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Trust Limited, as the gross income of the group is below the threshold for group accounts having to be prepared under the Charities Act 2011. A summary of the company's transactions and financial position is set out in note 21.
Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Fund Accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been se aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Incoming Resources
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either the Charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the Charity has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the Charity, or the Charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Charitable activities are costs incurred on the Charity's obligations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the Charity.
Tangible Assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Freehold property - 4% straight line Plant and machinery - 20% straight line
Investments
Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Investments in Associates
Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value taken through income or expenditure. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted.
Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the associate arising before or after the date of acquisition.
Investments in Joint Ventures
Investments in jointly controlled entities accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Investments in jointly controlled entities accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value taken through income or expenditure. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted.
Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the joint venture arising before or after the date of acquisition.
Impairment of Fixed Assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.
For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Financial Instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.
Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in the statement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.
Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in the statement of financial activities in which the initial gain was recognised.
For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.
Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.
Defined Contribution Plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Defined Contribution Plans (continued)
When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.
4. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2025 | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| DONATIONS | ||||
| Donations from Manston Spitfire and | ||||
| Hurricane Memorial Trust Limited | 26,603 | 26,603 | 50,698 | 50,698 |
| Other donations | 42,560 | 42,560 | 62,777 | 62,777 |
| Donations from The Manston | ||||
| Lancaster Experience Limited | 11,949 | 11,949 | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| 81,112 | 81,112 | 114,815 | 114,815 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | |
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | 2025 | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Shop income | 70,541 =============================== |
70,541 =============================== |
71,173 =============================== |
71,173 =============================== |
5. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
6. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | 2025 | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Bank interest receivable | 167 | 167 | – | – |
| ================ | ================ | ================ | ================ | |
| EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE | ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE | |||
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | 2025 | Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Museum management | 126,462 | 126,462 | 88,536 | 88,536 |
| Support costs | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| 128,862 | 128,862 | 90,836 | 90,836 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | =============================== | =============================== |
7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
8. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
| Activities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| undertaken | Total funds | Total fund | ||
| directly | Support costs | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Museum management | 126,462 | – |
126,462 | 88,536 |
| Governance costs | – | 2,400 |
2,400 | 2,300 |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| 126,462 | 2,400 |
128,862 | 90,836 | |
| ===================================== | ========================== | ===================================== | =============================== | |
| NET INCOME | ||||
| Net income is stated after charging/(crediting): | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 11,936 | 11,937 | ||
| Operating lease rentals | – | 1,212 | ||
| =============================== | =============================== | |||
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Fees payable to the independent examiner for: | ||||
| Independent examination of the financial statements | 2,400 ========================== |
2,300 ========================== |
9. NET INCOME
10. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
11. STAFF COSTS
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 34,077 | 31,738 |
| Employer contributions to pension plans | 773 | 718 |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| 34,850 =============================== |
32,456 =============================== |
The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2024: 2).
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).
12. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
During the year no Trustees received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Land and | Plant and | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| buildings | machinery | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||
| At 1 September 2024 | 951,040 | 137,467 | 1,088,507 |
| Additions | 21,940 | – | 21,940 |
| Disposals through business combinations | (45,000) | – | (45,000) |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | |
| At 31 August 2025 | 927,980 | 137,467 | 1,065,447 |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | =============================================== | |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 September 2024 | 187,156 | 128,457 | 315,613 |
| Charge for the year | 8,507 | 3,429 | 11,936 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | |
| At 31 August 2025 | 195,663 | 131,886 | 327,549 |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | =============================================== | |
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 31 August 2025 | 732,317 | 5,581 | 737,898 |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | =============================================== | |
| At 31 August 2024 | 763,884 | 9,010 | 772,894 |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | =============================================== | |
| Freehold land of £505,282 has not been depreciated. |
14. INVESTMENTS
| INVESTMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shares in | |||
| group | Other | ||
| undertakings | investments | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |||
| At 1 September 2024 | 100 | 50 | 150 |
| Additions | – | – | – |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| At 31 August 2025 | 100 | 50 | 150 |
| ================ | ================ | ================ | |
| Impairment | |||
| At 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 | – | – | – |
| ================ | ================ | ================ | |
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 31 August 2025 | 100 | 50 | 150 |
| ================ | ================ | ================ | |
| At 31 August 2024 | 100 | 50 | 150 |
| ================ | ================ | ================ |
All investments shown above are held at valuation.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
15. DEBTORS
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | 147,582 | 61,490 |
| Other debtors | – | 2,244 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| 147,582 | 63,734 | |
| ===================================== | =============================== | |
| CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 12,375 | 9,975 |
| Social security and other taxes | 722 | 489 |
| Other creditors | 50 | 50 |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| 13,147 =============================== |
10,514 =============================== |
16. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
17. PENSIONS AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £773 (2024: £718).
18. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | At | |||
| 1 September | 31 August | |||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 301,613 | 151,820 | (128,862) | 324,571 |
| Freehold land and buildings fund | 564,834 | – | – | 564,834 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| 866,447 | 151,820 | (128,862) | 889,405 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | ===================================== | |
| At | At | |||
| 1 September | 31 August | |||
| 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 206,461 | 185,988 | (90,836) | 301,613 |
| Freehold land and buildings fund | 564,834 | – | – | 564,834 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| 771,295 | 185,988 | (90,836) | 866,447 | |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | =============================== | ===================================== |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
19. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 885,630 | 885,630 |
| Current assets | 16,922 | 16,922 |
| Creditors less than 1 year | (13,147) | (13,147) |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| Net assets | 889,405 | 889,405 |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | |
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 836,778 | 836,778 |
| Current assets | 40,183 | 40,183 |
| Creditors less than 1 year | (10,514) | (10,514) |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| Net assets | 866,447 ===================================== |
866,447 ===================================== |
20. MUSEUM ARTIFACTS
In accordance with it's objectives, the Trust exhibits a number of aviation artifacts from the Second World War along with associated memorabilia to the public. Some of these are owned by the Trust and some have been loaned to it.
The main artifacts include the Hawkes Hurrican Aircraft and the Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft which have been loaned to the Trust by the Royal Air Force Museum. These artifacts are both insured by the Trust.
All artifacts are recorded on the Museum's register with individual accession numbers making each artifact easily identifiable, the description of the artifact and the name of the owner. This register can be seen at The Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum.
The Trustees consider that the value of the artifacts cannot easily be determined due to their incomparable historical nature and importance. It is felt that the cost involved in determining such a value would be onerous compared with the benefits delivered by the Museum and the users of the accounts.
Therefore, Artifacts are not reported in the Statement of Financial Position.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
21. MANSTON SPITFIRE AND HURRICANE MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED
A summary of the company transactions and financial position, extracted from the latest available accounts, is set out below.
Profit and loss account
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Turnover | 59,096 | 69,901 |
| Cost of Sales | (43,989) | (29,687) |
| Gross Profit | 15,107 | 40,214 |
| Donations to Manston Spitfire and Hurricane CIO/Trust | (26,603) | (50,698) |
| Administrative expenses | (34,040) | (32,049) |
| Profit/(Loss) before tax | (45,536) | (42,533) |
| Profit/(Loss) after tax | (45,536) | (42,533) |
| Balance sheet | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | 423 | 4,146 |
| Current Assets | 31,128 | 29,864 |
| Creditors | (116,550) | (73,503) |
| Net Assets | (84,999) | (39,463) |
| Called up share capital | 100 | 100 |
| Profit and loss account | (85,099) | (39,563) |
| Shareholders' funds | (84,999) | (39,463) |
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RAF MANSTON SPITFIRE & HURRICANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.
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RAF MANSTON SPITFIRE & HURRICANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations from Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Trust Limited | 26,603 | 50,698 |
| Other donations | 42,560 | 62,777 |
| Donations from The Manston Lancaster Experience Limited | 11,949 | 1,340 |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| 81,112 | 114,815 | |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Shop income | 70,541 | 71,173 |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| Investment income | ||
| Bank interest receivable | 167 | – |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| Total income | 151,820 | 185,988 |
| ===================================== | ===================================== | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | ||
| Purchases | 3,842 | 1,510 |
| Wages and salaries | 34,077 | 31,738 |
| Pension costs | 773 | 718 |
| Operating leases | – | 1,212 |
| Light and heat | 6,801 | 10,573 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 10,293 | 9,037 |
| Insurance | 8,962 | 7,291 |
| Legal and professional fees | 22,486 | 3,011 |
| Telephone | – | 68 |
| Depreciation | 11,936 | 11,936 |
| Bank charges | 375 | – |
| Laundry and cleaning | 567 | 568 |
| Sundry expenses | 5,713 | 6,736 |
| Advertising | 23,037 | 6,438 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| 128,862 | 90,836 | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| Total expenditure | 128,862 | 90,836 |
| ===================================== | =============================== | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| Net income | 22,958 | 95,152 |
| ===================================== | =============================== |
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RAF MANSTON SPITFIRE & HURRICANE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
NOTES TO THE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | ||
| Museum management | ||
| Activities undertaken directly | ||
| Purchases | 3,842 | 1,510 |
| Wages/salaries | 34,077 | 31,738 |
| Pension costs | 773 | 718 |
| Equipment Hire | – | 1,212 |
| Light & heat | 6,801 | 10,573 |
| Repairs & maintenance | 10,293 | 9,037 |
| Insurance | 8,962 | 7,291 |
| Legal and professional fees | 20,086 | 711 |
| Telephone | – | 68 |
| Depreciation | 11,936 | 11,936 |
| Bank charges | 375 | – |
| Laundry & cleaning | 567 | 568 |
| Sundry expenses | 5,713 | 6,736 |
| Advertising | 23,037 | 6,438 |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| 126,462 | 88,536 | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| Governance costs | ||
| Governance costs - accountancy fees | 2,400 | 2,300 |
| -------------------------- | -------------------------- | |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 128,862 | 90,836 |
| ===================================== | =============================== |
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