01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048150
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH39 5JP
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace Aviation Preservation Society Of Scotland (SC033307). Aviation Preservation Society Of Scotland (SC033307) intends to wind up and pass its assets and liabilities to Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland SCIO (SC048150).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
STEM outreach in schools has expanded, with visits to schools to promote STEM subjects and aviation history. Further school engagements are planned, aligning with the organization’s core goal to inspire and educate through heritage. Continued growth and development are anticipated in 2026.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 The advancement of the arts heritage, culture or science by promoting the preservation of aircraft and aeronautical heritage. 4.2 To advance education relating to aircraft and aeronautical artefacts of historical, technical and other related interests. 4.3 To provide recreational facilities and organise recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities and activities are primarily intended.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £162,693 | £63,702 | 0 | 17 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £11,773 | £18,205 | 0 | 4 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £23,067 | £33,994 | 0 | 28 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £58,752 | £16,268 | 0 | 20 December 2022 |
| 28 February 2021 | £9,732 | £7,372 | 0 | 20 February 2022 |
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
- Congalton Market Garden, North Berwick
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.apss.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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