SERGEANTS MESS ROYAL MARINES POOLE
The fund exists for the colective benefit of the Mess Members as a whole to provide the appropriate facilities to enhance the military and personal skills of the Members.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Fund is operating as a going concern with sufficient funds for day-to-day and future activities. The Trustee reports a steady income and expenditure flow, noting that the turnover is enough to support members and that the Fund has maintained a stable base of reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscription Income 77,215”
“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 7
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | — | — |
| 30/04/2024 | £193k | £178k |
| 30/04/2023 | £193k | £178k |
| 30/04/2022 | £170k | £141k |
| 30/04/2021 | £102k | £65k |
Common questions
Is SERGEANTS MESS ROYAL MARINES POOLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Fund is operating as a going concern with sufficient funds for day-to-day and future activities. The Trustee reports a steady income and expenditure flow, noting that the turnover is enough to support members and that the Fund has maintained a stable base of reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further understanding of the accounts. Its FY2024 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 ROYAL MARINES POOLE | £193k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE ROYAL MARINES | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNIT INSTITUTE FUND ROYAL MARINES POOLE | £178k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS, RMB CHIVENOR | £161k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY | £256k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WO'S & SGTS' MESS RAF LEEMING | £115k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |