01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC040375
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DD10 9PR
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 06 November 2024 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC336294, company name: Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre Ltd)
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To establish and maintain a museum for the benefit of the public, to house protect, and maintain into the future such artifacts which make up the collection of aircraft, documents, books, photographs, uniforms, medals, instruments, and other material/artifacts as exist from the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force squadrons stationed at Montrose between the periods 1913 to 1952, plus squadrons with a close association with Montrose as well as the RAF in Scotland since 1913 to the present day. The museum is open to the public throughout the year and guided tours are offered if required. The museum also engages with local schools and organisations to encourage visitors and to promote the aims of the museum which is run entirely by volunteers.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation’s purposes are: The advancement of heritage within Scotland and beyond through maintaining the museum for the benefit of the public by giving access to the collection to promote the history of Montrose Air Station and those who served there, as well as the history of the RFC/RAF and the aircraft that saw service with the RAF. The advancement of education for young people and adults by the provision of learning about the science behind aviation, in relation to supporting teaching on STEM subjects.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £82,665 | £89,132 | 0 | 18 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £41,788 | £45,338 | 0 | 26 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £39,966 | £35,122 | 0 | 9 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £28,063 | £27,114 | 0 | 1 September 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £14,125 | £26,870 | 0 | 30 November 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 16 William Street, Ferryden, Montrose, Angus, Scotland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.rafmontrose.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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