How can I help raise funds for the Real Aeroplane Charitable Organisation?
The best ways to support our ongoing work at Breighton Airfield are by joining the Real Aeroplane Club, attending our premium ticketed events, or taking a hangar tour — with every penny from tour tickets going directly to the charity. You can also help by purchasing merchandise from our exclusive range, available at the airfield, or by simply making a cash donation.
Your support enables us to inspire future generations, expand, conserve and showcase our remarkable collection of historic aircraft, preserve the airfield, and continue vital research into RAF Breighton’s role during the Second World War and the Cold War.
Donate online
You can make a direct donation to the Real Aeroplane Charitable Organisation online via our Charities Aid Foundation page, either as a one-off or a monthly cash gift. Don’t forget that if you are a UK tax payer you can also Gift Aid this donation – details on the Charities Aid Foundation website.
Leaving a gift in your Will
Your generous gift—however large or small—will support our ongoing efforts to inspire future generations, grow, conserve and showcase our remarkable collection of historic aircraft, preserve the airfield and continue vital research into RAF Breighton’s role during the Second World War and into the Cold War.
How do I leave a donation to the Real Aeroplane Charitable Organisation in my Will?
If you are considering leaving a gift to the Real Aeroplane Charitable Organisation (RACO) in your Will, the suggested wording below may be helpful to include in your Will or in a codicil. We strongly recommend that you consult a solicitor or professional advisor to ensure the wording is appropriate for your personal circumstances and is legally accurate.
The Real Aeroplane Charitable Organisation, custodians of Breighton Airfield, is a registered charity (number 1216770). As such, any legacy you leave to us is exempt from Inheritance Tax. Whether large or small, your gift would make a real difference to our work at Breighton and would be deeply appreciated.
Percentage Bequest
A Percentage bequest is where you leave a percentage share of your estate after other bequests and any expenses have been paid. Suggested wording:
I hereby give ____ (all or a ___ % share) of my residuary estate to the Real Aeroplane Charitable Trust, now or previously located at Breighton Airfield, Breighton, SELBY YO8 6DS (UK registered charity number 1216770) for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer at the Aerodrome shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my Executor/s.
Specific Bequest
A Specific bequest is where you a specific amount of money. Suggested wording:
I hereby give free of tax to the Real Aeroplane Charitable Trust, now or previously located at Breighton Airfield, Breighton, SELBY YO8 6DS (UK registered charity number 1216770) the sum of £_____ [sum in words] for its general purposes, and declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer at the Aerodrome shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my Executor/s.
Your solicitor will be able to advise you further about these and other types of bequests.
A gift to the Real Aeroplane Charitable Organisation for general charitable purposes ensures that any legacy we receive can be used where it is most needed and can go towards projects we may be working on in the future. If you would If you would like to find out more about legacy giving, we would love to hear from you, our contact details are set out below.
