# The Spitfire Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 299033 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/299033)
- Website: https://www.spitfiresociety.org
- Latest income: £38.2k; spending £46.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/spitfire-society

a) To advance the education of the public and conduct research into all matters relating to the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire and the designer thereof, R.J.Mitchell, and to publish the useful results of such research.b) To advance education in the field of aeronautics, astronautics, and associated subjects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Spitfire Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Spitfire Society reported income of £38.2k and spending of £46.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Spitfire Society in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (spitfiresociety.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Spitfire Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Spitfire Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Spitfire Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Spitfire Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Spitfire Society?

In its latest reported year The Spitfire Society reported income of £38.2k and spending of £46.9k.


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