RAF MARHAM OFFICERS' MESS
The promotion of military efficiency by the provision and support of social, sporting and other facilities for the efficiency and well-being of the members of the Officers' Mess. The objects 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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £90,900, held to cover ongoing working capital. The charity reported a net income of £4,173 for the year, with total funds increasing to £361,696, and the trustees confirmed the entity is a going concern with sufficient funds to meet liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are held to cover the ongoing working capital of the Fund.”
“Transactions between these charities are carried out on normal commercial terms.”
“The Examiner was informed that no Internal Audit Board (IAB) was in operation during the entire 2024/2025 financial year. This issue has also been highlighted by the Service Funds at Air Command in their reports over the past 12 months.”
“It was noted that the trustee details recorded on the Charity Commission website have not been updated and therefore do not accurately reflect the current Managing Trustee.”
“The Examiner was informed that no Internal Audit Board (IAB) was in operation during the entire 2024/2025 financial year. This issue has also been highlighted by the Service Funds at Air Command in their reports over the past 12 months.”
“It was noted that the trustee details recorded on the Charity Commission website have not been updated and therefore do not accurately reflect the current Managing Trustee.”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £133k | £124k |
| 31/05/2024 | £133k | £124k |
| 31/05/2023 | £123k | £127k |
| 31/05/2022 | £86k | £73k |
| 31/05/2021 | £82k | £43k |
Common questions
Is RAF MARHAM OFFICERS' MESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £90,900, held to cover ongoing working capital. The charity reported a net income of £4,173 for the year, with total funds increasing to £361,696, and the trustees confirmed the entity is a going concern with sufficient funds to meet liabilities. Its FY2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAF MARHAM OFFICERS' MESS | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAF MARHAM WARRANT OFFICERS' AND SERGEANTS' MESS | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAF BRIZE NORTON OFFICERS MESS | £401k | — | 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 |