RAF BRIZE NORTON JRWF
The promotion of military efficiency by the provision and support of social, sporting and other facilities for the efficiency and well-being of Servicemen and Servicewomen. The objectives also extend to making grants to any activity which in the opinion of the trustees is in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £632,651 provide greater than 12 months of expenditure cover, which the trustees consider sufficient. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Principal funding is derived from swimming pool and bowling income, which together accounted for 81% of total income.
What the accounts disclose
“Principal funding is from swimming pool and bowling income, which represents 51% (2025: 47%) and 30% (2025: 29%) respectively of the fund’s total income.” — page 5
“Unrestricted reserves, £632,651 (2025: £725,354) represent greater than 12 months expenditure which the trustees feel provide sufficient cover.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/06/2018)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £476k | £600k |
| 28/02/2025 | £516k | £555k |
| 29/02/2024 | £575k | £527k |
| 28/02/2023 | £513k | £536k |
| 28/02/2022 | £422k | £466k |
Common questions
Is RAF BRIZE NORTON JRWF financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £632,651 provide greater than 12 months of expenditure cover, which the trustees consider sufficient. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Principal funding is derived from swimming pool and bowling income, which together accounted for 81% of total income. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 12/02/2021 | £20k | Covenant Fund |
| UK government | 12/02/2021 | £35k | Covenant Fund |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAF BRIZE NORTON JRWF | £476k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RAF BRIZE NORTON OFFICERS MESS | £401k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAF BRIZE NORTON SERGEANTS MESS | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OFFICERS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY | £256k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS RAF BENSON | £120k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |