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title: "The Great War Aviation Society — check charity number 1117741 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Great War Aviation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117741. Education/training charity based in Weymouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-great-war-aviation-society
retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:51:06.672Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Great War Aviation Society is a registered charity (number 1117741) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £64,767 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about The Great War Aviation Society?

Registered charity number

1117741

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Weymouth

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£64,767

Website

[www.greatwaraviation.org](http://www.greatwaraviation.org/)

## What does The Great War Aviation Society do?

Publication of quarterly journals and occasional monograms/booklets; provision of financial support for the British & Commonwealth Air Forces' memorial at St Omer France; assistance to the Royal Aero Club Trust; part-funding of WW1 curator at RAF Museum; advice to museums on WW1 exhibitions; provision of prizes for Guild of Aviation Artists & International Plastic Modellers Society.

## What causes is The Great War Aviation Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Great War Aviation Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Great War Aviation Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Great War Aviation Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Great War Aviation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117741) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is The Great War Aviation Society's charity number?

The Great War Aviation Society's charity number is 1117741. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1117741?

Search 1117741 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does The Great War Aviation Society do?

Publication of quarterly journals and occasional monograms/booklets; provision of financial support for the British & Commonwealth Air Forces' memorial at St Omer France; assistance to the Royal Aero Club Trust; part-funding of WW1 curator at RAF Museum; advice to museums on WW1 exhibitions; provision of prizes for Guild of Aviation Artists & International Plastic Modellers Society.

Does The Great War Aviation Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Great War Aviation Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Great War Aviation Society?

The Great War Aviation Society's website is http://www.greatwaraviation.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1117741).