SERGEANTS' MESS RAF BENSON
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £95,387 at the year end, which the trustees report is equivalent to 7.9 months of regular expense cover. This exceeds the charity's stated policy target of holding reserves to cover anticipated costs for at least three months. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern with sufficient funds to meet all liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold reserves to cover its anticipated costs for at least three months.” — page 3
“The examiner reviewed the charity’s tangible assets shown in the accounts but he was not provided with the charity’s property book. Consequently, the scope of the examination was limited in respect of this matter.” — page 60
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £120k | £106k |
| 31/03/2024 | £118k | £188k |
| 31/03/2023 | £129k | £141k |
| 31/03/2022 | £118k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £149k | £100k |
Common questions
Is SERGEANTS' MESS RAF BENSON financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £95,387 at the year end, which the trustees report is equivalent to 7.9 months of regular expense cover. This exceeds the charity's stated policy target of holding reserves to cover anticipated costs for at least three months. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern with sufficient funds to meet all liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.