SERGEANTS' MESS, RMB CHIVENOR
to provide and assist 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 activities and associated facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2022 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £87,897 at the end of the financial year, representing an increase from the previous year's £83,868. The trustee reports that the fund remains a going concern with sufficient funds for day-to-day and future activities, noting that income streams are regularly reviewed to enhance resources. Administrative costs are described as low, with the trustee considering the exposure to risk to be very limited due to good reserve levels.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustee’s policy is to maintain enough 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 enough to meet the running costs of the Fund and to make grants in accordance with the Fund's objectives on a regular basis.” — page 6
Trustees
- Trevor Bennett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £161k | £153k |
| 30/09/2024 | £215k | £225k |
| 30/09/2023 | £191k | £185k |
| 30/09/2022 | £159k | £154k |
| 30/09/2021 | £80k | £76k |
Common questions
Is SERGEANTS' MESS, RMB CHIVENOR financially healthy?
Per its FY2022 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £87,897 at the end of the financial year, representing an increase from the previous year's £83,868. The trustee reports that the fund remains a going concern with sufficient funds for day-to-day and future activities, noting that income streams are regularly reviewed to enhance resources. Administrative costs are described as low, with the trustee considering the exposure to risk to be very limited due to good reserve levels. Its FY2022 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERGEANTS' MESS, RMB CHIVENOR | £161k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE ROYAL MARINES | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY | £256k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS RAF BENSON | £120k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RAF BRIZE NORTON SERGEANTS MESS | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WO'S & SGTS' MESS RAF LEEMING | £115k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |