THE ANGLICAN CENTRAL NAVAL CHURCH FUND (ACNCF)
To advance religion in accordance with the principles of the Anglican Church amongst members of the Naval Service and their dependants in particular but not exclusively by: The provision of grants for the training of Anglican clergy and laity serving in the Naval Service for the furtherance of God's Kingdom in the Naval Service. Support for the Naval representation at the C of E General Synod
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's consolidated net assets remained stable at £733,483.55, with reserves held primarily in an investment portfolio. The trustees report that the charity maintains sufficient reserves to meet running costs and grant commitments, noting that exposure to risk is very limited due to low administrative costs and good reserve levels.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ policy is to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to provide a stable base for the charity’s continuing activities. General reserves are normally only maintained at a level which is sufficient to meet the running costs of the charity and to make grants in accordance with the charity’s objectives on a regular basis.”
Trustees
- Captain John Dermot Douglas Murphie RN
- Janet Audrey Crabtree
- Rev Raphael Thomas Marie James Duckett
- The Venerable Ralph Warwick Barber KHC MA RN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £56k |
| 31/03/2024 | £47k | £31k |
| 31/03/2023 | £27k | £11k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £9k |
| 31/03/2021 | £16k | £5k |
Common questions
Is THE ANGLICAN CENTRAL NAVAL CHURCH FUND (ACNCF) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's consolidated net assets remained stable at £733,483.55, with reserves held primarily in an investment portfolio. The trustees report that the charity maintains sufficient reserves to meet running costs and grant commitments, noting that exposure to risk is very limited due to low administrative costs and good reserve levels. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.