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.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE PROMOTION OF THE EFFICIENCY AND WELFARE OF THE ARMED FORCES BY MEANS OF THE PROVISION (WHETHER IN ENGLAND OR ELSEWHERE) TO THE SPECIFIED CLASS OF RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LEISURE TIME FACILITIES.THE SPECIFIED PERSONNEL' SHALL MEAN ALL NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND RATINGS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY PERSONNEL WHO ARE FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE SERVICE OF THE CROWN AND SUCH OTHER CLASSES OF BENEFICIARY AS THE DIRECTORS MAY SELECT FROM TIME TO TIME FROM THE FOLLOWING; A) FORMER NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND RATINGS OF THE ROYAL NAVY OR THE WOMEN'S ROYAL NAVAL SERVICE B) OTHER SERVING ROYAL NAVY PERSONNEL C) FORMER ROYAL NAVY AND WOMEN'S ROYAL NAVAL SERVICE PERSONNEL NOT LISTED IN PARAGRAPH A) ABOVE D) ARMY AND ROYAL AIR FORCE PERSONNEL ATTACHED TO OR EMBEDDED WITHIN ROYAL NAVY UNITS; PROVIDED THAT WHEN DECIDING WHETHER TO SELECT ADDITIONAL CLASSES OF BENEFICIARY AND, IF SO, WHICH ADDITIONAL CLASSES TO SELECT, THE DIRECTORS SHALL GIVE PRIORITY FIRST TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND RATINGS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY PERSONNEL AND SECONDLY TO THOSE BENEFICIARIES FALLING WITHIN PARAGRAPHS A), B) AND C) ABOVE. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS DEFINITION, "ROYAL NAVY" SHALL INCLUDE THE ROYAL MARINES, THE ROYAL NAVY RESERVES AND THE ROYAL MARINES RESERVES'
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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
In the news
- £80k grant for China Fleet Trust
- First Sea Lord visits China Fleet Country Club to hear how the China Fleet Trust supports the Royal Navy Family - Cobseo
- First Sea Lord highlights China Fleet Trust’s role in Royal Navy welfare
- China Fleet Trust Launches Fundraising Gala to Expand Support for Royal Navy Community
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 2 | £983k |
| THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND | 2 | £188k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £109k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY | 1 | £720k |
| LEST WE FORGET ASSOCIATION | 1 | £26k |
| Norwich Freemen's Charity | 1 | £25k |
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
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 | £16.2m | — | — | 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 | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |