RAF BRIZE NORTON SERGEANTS MESS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £577,150, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover anticipated costs for 13.9 months, exceeding their policy target of three months. The charity reported a net income of £16,783 for the year, supported by strong investment performance, despite bar takings being lower than planned due to partial closure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Mess aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover its anticipated costs for a minimum of three months.”
“As Trustee of all Service Funds at RAF Brize Norton, the Station Commander also has responsibility for several others separately run Service Funds charities, most of which are excepted charities. Transactions between these charities are carried out on normal commercial terms.”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £397k | £390k |
| 28/02/2025 | £377k | £391k |
| 29/02/2024 | £425k | £442k |
| 28/02/2023 | £360k | £341k |
| 28/02/2022 | £223k | £217k |
Common questions
Is RAF BRIZE NORTON SERGEANTS MESS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £577,150, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover anticipated costs for 13.9 months, exceeding their policy target of three months. The charity reported a net income of £16,783 for the year, supported by strong investment performance, despite bar takings being lower than planned due to partial closure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.