ROYAL AIR FORCE HIGH WYCOMBE OFFICERS' MESS
The fund provides public benefit by assisting Service personnel to more effectively perform their duties and face the dangers associated with being Members of the Armed Forces of the Crown. It does this by providing Mess/Social activities, allowing personnel to develop and maintain teamwork; fitness; confidence, character, spirit and morale, thus promoting efficiency within the Royal Air Force.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £63,000 for the year, with total income of £313,127 and expenditure of £259,792. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,565,591, supported by an operating reserve policy aimed at maintaining stability and replenishing funds within six months of usage. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material issues.
What the accounts disclose
“The Operating Reserve is intended to provide an internal source of funds to maintain a positive cash balance throughout the yearly Mess activities or a requirement to repay historic loans. It is the intention of the Officers’ Mess for Operating Reserves to be replenished within a 6-month period of usage.”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £313k | £260k |
| 31/10/2024 | £323k | £282k |
| 31/10/2023 | £318k | £301k |
| 31/10/2022 | £284k | £259k |
| 31/10/2021 | £136k | £141k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL AIR FORCE HIGH WYCOMBE OFFICERS' MESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £63,000 for the year, with total income of £313,127 and expenditure of £259,792. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,565,591, supported by an operating reserve policy aimed at maintaining stability and replenishing funds within six months of usage. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material issues. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL AIR FORCE HIGH WYCOMBE OFFICERS' MESS | £313k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OFFICERS' MESS RAF SHAWBURY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OFFICERS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OFFICERS' MESS RAF BENSON | £168k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SERGEANTS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY | £256k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |