UNIT INSTITUTE FUND ROYAL MARINES POOLE
The charity is for providing and assisting service personnel to more effectively perform their roles within the Armed Forces of the Crown by providing and supporting social activities, sporting and adventure training and associated facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Fund operated as a going concern with sufficient funds for daily and future activities, despite reporting a net movement in funds of (17,513) for the year. The Trustee's report notes that turnover is high and activity is very good, with steady income and expenditure flows. The Fund holds total net assets of 243,107, comprising unrestricted and restricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Income to the Fund is derived from shop income, various grants and occasional donations.” — page 6
“The Trustee’s policy is to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to provide a stable base for the Fund’s continuing activities. General reserves are normally only maintained at a level which is sufficient to meet the running costs of the Fund and to make grants in accordance with the Fund's objectives on a regular basis.” — page 7
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £178k | £194k |
| 30/04/2024 | £135k | £181k |
| 30/04/2023 | £139k | £110k |
| 30/04/2022 | £111k | £172k |
| 30/04/2021 | £136k | £116k |
Common questions
Is UNIT INSTITUTE FUND ROYAL MARINES POOLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Fund operated as a going concern with sufficient funds for daily and future activities, despite reporting a net movement in funds of (17,513) for the year. The Trustee's report notes that turnover is high and activity is very good, with steady income and expenditure flows. The Fund holds total net assets of 243,107, comprising unrestricted and restricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 2 | £684k |
| GLOBE AND LAUREL MAGAZINE | 1 | £261k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| EXETER CHIEFS FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE JOHN SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- SERGEANTS MESS ROYAL MARINES POOLE
- THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY
- UNIT INSTITUTE FUND, COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE ROYAL MARINES (UIF CTCRM)
- SERGEANTS' MESS COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE ROYAL MARINES
- SERGEANTS' MESS, RMB CHIVENOR
- THE ROYAL MILITARY POLICE CENTRAL BENEVOLENT FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIT INSTITUTE FUND ROYAL MARINES POOLE | £178k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS MESS ROYAL MARINES POOLE | £193k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY | £13.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIT INSTITUTE FUND, COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE ROYAL MARINES (UIF CTCRM) | £754k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE ROYAL MARINES | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS, RMB CHIVENOR | £161k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |