THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RUGBY UNION
THE RAF RUGBY UNION PROMOTES THE EFFICIENCY OF HM FORCES BY INCREASING PHYSICAL FITNESS, FOSTERING ESPRIT DE CORPS AND RAISING MORALE OF MEMBERS OF THE RAF AND OTHER SERVICES, IN PARTICULAR (BUT NOT BY MEANS OF LIMITATION), THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE PLAYING OF, FURTHERANCE OF ITS PROPER ADMINISTRATION AND PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RUGBY UNION.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £138,266 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £358,330 to £220,064. Per the trustees' report, the charity's unrestricted reserves of £220,064 are significantly above the stated minimum operating reserve target of £30,000, providing a buffer against income volatility.
What the accounts disclose
“The target minimum Operating Reserve Fund for the Royal Air Force Rugby Union has been £30,000, equal to what was three months of average operating costs. The trustees have reviewed this in light of inflation and increased expenditure and have decided to gradually increase this figure to £60 000 in Season 25/26; £90 000 in Season 26/27; and £120,000 in Season 27/28.” — page 9
“Apart from the reimbursement of charitable expenditure paid personally (which totalled £543.56), no other payments were made to directors or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.” — page 18
Trustees
- Air Marshal Paul Alexander Godfreychair
- Air Cdre Jonathan Blythe Crawford
- Air Cdre Mark George Jackson
- Air Commodore James Thompson
- Air Vice Marshal Mark William James Chappell
- Air Vice Marshall Paul Michael Rose RAF
- Erica Jane Ferguson
- Jonathan Andrew Latimer MSc
- Wg Cdr Andrew John Shaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £135k | £273k |
| 31/12/2023 | £203k | £200k |
| 31/12/2022 | £266k | £333k |
| 31/12/2021 | £157k | £118k |
| 31/12/2020 | £223k | £133k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RUGBY UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £138,266 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £358,330 to £220,064. Per the trustees' report, the charity's unrestricted reserves of £220,064 are significantly above the stated minimum operating reserve target of £30,000, providing a buffer against income volatility. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.