Vision to Reality
Achievements to date
Support from Southampton City Council and site allocated in 2013
The National Spitfire Project Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales in 2014.
Nick Hancock is the designer for this stunning waterfront landmark.
Planning permission for the structure was granted in 2019
In 2020 the Government confirmed their support with the agreement of £3m in match funding
In 2021 Southampton City Council confirmed its commitment to allocate up to £0.5m to fund specialist project management support including ground works and site investigation works.
We are now seeking additional fundraising support to achieve the required £6m to fully fund the project.
Site works to begin in Spring 2023
Completion of the project in July 2024
Target
| Marketing & Events | £75,000 |
| Structural Engineering & Detailed Design | £700,000 |
| Foundations | £500,000 |
| Platform Base | £500,000 |
| Spitfire | £1,100,000 |
| Vapour Trail Mast | £1,100,000 |
| Interactive Features | £300,000 |
| Other Main Structure Materials | £400,000 |
| Construction | £350,000 |
| Contingency | £500,000 |
| SUB TOTAL | £5,250,000 |
| Maintenance Fund | £475,000 |
| GRAND TOTAL | £6,000,000 |