SERGEANTS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY

Registered charity 1137561 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RAF CONINGSBY - SERGEANTS' MESS

The promotion of military efficiency by the provision and support of mess, social, sporting and other facilities for the efficiency and well being of Servicemen and Servicewomen. 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

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Latest income
£256k
Latest spending
£239k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported a net income of £18,899 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £200,997. Reserves stood at £130,213, which the trustees state is above the constitutional requirement to hold two months of running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's compliance with regulations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 2 months running costs (held: £130k)
“The Mess is required to hold 2 months running costs in line with the Constitution.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity acted as an agent for Station Charities, receiving £22,817 and paying out £22,817.
“Station Charities Yes 22,817 26,637 22,817 26,242 2,440 2,440”
“RAF Coningsby Officers' Mess Yes 525 2,453 501 2,184 1,691 1,667”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity acted as an agent for RAF Coningsby Officers' Mess, receiving £525 and paying out £501.
“Station Charities Yes 22,817 26,637 22,817 26,242 2,440 2,440”
“RAF Coningsby Officers' Mess Yes 525 2,453 501 2,184 1,691 1,667”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/05/2025£256k£239k
31/05/2024£188k£180k
31/05/2023£231k£239k
31/05/2022£155k£119k
31/05/2021£66k£56k

Common questions

Is SERGEANTS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £18,899 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £200,997. Reserves stood at £130,213, which the trustees state is above the constitutional requirement to hold two months of running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's compliance with regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
SERGEANTS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY£256k—0above—no doubt
OFFICERS' MESS RAF CONINGSBY FY2025£217k—0unclear—no doubt
RAF BRIZE NORTON SERGEANTS MESS FY2026£397k—0unclear—no doubt
SERGEANTS' MESS RAF BENSON FY2025£120k—0above—no doubt
RAF MARHAM OFFICERS' MESS FY2025£133k—0unclear—no doubt
RAF BRIZE NORTON OFFICERS MESS FY2026£401k—0unclear—no doubt

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