The Assault Glider Project is always in need of manpower, parts, and funds. The method of construction of the Horsa, which is mostly wood, results in tasks that can be completed by both skilled and non-skilled volunteers. If you live anywhere near to the project base, Royal Air Force Shawbury in Shropshire, and would like to help with the construction of the glider, please contact the Trust by Email, conventional mail, or fax. If you think that you might know the whereabouts of possible glider parts, we would be most interested to hear from you.

The Assault Glider Trust
The Manor
Streethay
Lichfield
WS13 8LU

Email: The Chairman of the Assault Glider Trust

Email: The Education and Outreach Officer

Email: The Webmaster

Donations

Whilst the Trust depends heavily on committed individuals giving up their time to support the project, it is inevitable that significant funding is needed to see the project through to completion.

The trust needs financial support to buy tools and materials, aircraft parts, and to fund work that cannot be completed in-house. For example, the cost of completing the Horsa is estimated to be around £5,000, and moving and restoring the Dakota approximately £35,000. The trust is most grateful to existing sponsors for the donation of parts and materials, and for assistance with the manufacture of heavier metal components.

Corporate donors are most welcome to assist with the project, and will receive recognition on the site. The Trust is particularly interested in receiving donations from companies who have a historical connection with Horsa production, or with aircraft production in general. Donations to charity may be able to be offset against corporation tax.

Should you wish to make a donation to the project, cheques should be made payable to The Assault Glider Account.

Individual donors who pay UK Income Tax may complete a Gift Aid Declaration and a sum equal to 28% of their donation may be recovered by the trust from the Inland Revenue. The Gift Aid Declaration is available for download and printing, either as a MS Word Document, or in PDF format. Please click on the appropriate link below:

Gift Aid Declaration in MS Word Format

Gift Aid Declaration in PDF Format

A Memorial Book is to be maintained in which donors may have a dedication recorded to any person, unit etc they indicate.