CHINA FLEET TRUST
The provision of recreation and leisure activities to the specified class of beneficiaries; all serving Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy; all RN/RM Reserve Forces; all Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and their immediate families.The Directors shall also select additional beneficiary classes from time to time providing they shall give priority first to serving the needs of those specified.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity delivered its strongest financial performance to date with consolidated revenue reaching £7,437k and a positive net movement in funds of £533k. The charity holds total reserves of £9,362k, of which £8,896k are unrestricted, providing a solid foundation for forward planning. The trustees confirm that the enterprise remains a viable going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy, developed through a dedicated Sub Working Group, defines the level of unrestricted designated reserves required to ensure the financial stability and operational resilience of the Charity.” — page 12
“During the year, 3 trustees (2024: 2) received remuneration totalling £15,227 (2024: £15,787) from China Fleet Country Club for their roles as non executive directors of the Charity's 100% subsidiary, China Fleet Country Club Limited.” — page 34
“During the year, 3 trustees (2024: 2) received remuneration totalling £15,227 (2024: £15,787) from China Fleet Country Club for their roles as non executive directors of the Charity's 100% subsidiary, China Fleet Country Club Limited.” — page 34
“Our wholly owned trading subsidiary has delivered an exceptional performance this year, achieving a record consolidated revenue of over £7.4 million.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/08/2011)
Trustees
- ALASTAIR KEITH CAMP MBA FCIB
- Christopher Mark Ian Hall
- Daryl James Powell
- HILARY ANNE FRANK
- John Stuart Weale
- Mark Christian Alder
- Nicola Sarah Jonas
- Rebecca Coonan
- Robert James Waghorn
- STEPHEN COX
- Scott James Allan
- Steven Paul Harvey
- Susan Mary Ford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £7.4m | £6.9m |
| 31/05/2024 | £6.8m | £6.8m |
| 31/05/2023 | £6.4m | £6.5m |
| 31/05/2022 | £6.2m | £5.5m |
| 31/05/2021 | £3.3m | £4.0m |
Common questions
Is CHINA FLEET TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity delivered its strongest financial performance to date with consolidated revenue reaching £7,437k and a positive net movement in funds of £533k. The charity holds total reserves of £9,362k, of which £8,896k are unrestricted, providing a solid foundation for forward planning. The trustees confirm that the enterprise remains a viable going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thompson Jenner LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY | 1 | £720k |
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 1 | £384k |
| THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND | 1 | £50k |
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £15k |
| ALAN BOSWELL GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT TRUST (GRAND FLEET AND KINDRED FUNDS)
- THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY
- MERCHANT NAVY WELFARE BOARD
- THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY FOR OFFICERS
- NUFFIELD TRUST FOR THE FORCES OF THE CROWN
- The Naval Children's Charity
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA FLEET TRUST | £7.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT TRUST (GRAND FLEET AND KINDRED FUNDS) | £12.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY | £13.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCHANT NAVY WELFARE BOARD | £808k | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY FOR OFFICERS | £1.7m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NUFFIELD TRUST FOR THE FORCES OF THE CROWN | £1.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |