MISSION MOTORSPORT
The Aim of Mission Motorsport is to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations, by providing opportunities through Motorsport. Through participation in competition, our strong team ethos helps to inspire and rebuild confidence; while the development of skills including mechanical competencies, logistics, and management all build capacity for a brighter future.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £76,447 for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £154,695. The trustees state there is no material uncertainty regarding going concern, supported by income from trading subsidiaries and government grants. The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to six months of expenditure by 2030.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain unrestricted funds which are not designated for specific uses at a level equivalent to six months of expenditure by 2030.” — page 6
“During the year purchases of £nil (2024 - £46,500) were made by a connected company, Mission Renewable CIC.” — page 30
“The group consists of Mission Motorsport and its subsidiaries, Mission Motorsport Trading Limited and Mission Consulting Services Limited.” — page 16
Funders the charity credits
- AutoRARA
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Tatechair
- Christopher Chew
- Ian Spencer Burgess
- Jenna Rose Kelway
- Joseph Brunel Baguley
- MARC CORNELIUS
- Mx Emma Margaret Dutton
- Richard Nugee
- Sean Michael Reilly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 29/02/2024 | £962k | £1.0m |
| 28/02/2023 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 28/02/2022 | £725k | £801k |
| 28/02/2021 | £584k | £679k |
Common questions
Is MISSION MOTORSPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £76,447 for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £154,695. The trustees state there is no material uncertainty regarding going concern, supported by income from trading subsidiaries and government grants. The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to six months of expenditure by 2030. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Audit.
Who funds MISSION MOTORSPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MISSION MOTORSPORT as a grant recipient include TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION, THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND, Army Benevolent Fund, LEST WE FORGET ASSOCIATION, SHAREDIMPACT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £396k | |
| THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2024 | £51k | External Grant |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2023 | £27k | Employment and Training |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2024 | £27k | Employment and Training |
| TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £21k | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2025 | £20k | Employment Education and Training (Designated) |
| LEST WE FORGET ASSOCIATION | FY2025 | £20k | |
| SHAREDIMPACT | FY2025 | £12k | |
| SHAREDIMPACT | FY2024 | £12k | |
| SHAREDIMPACT | FY2023 | £5k | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2025 | £5k | Employment and Training |
| G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Donations |
| SHAREDIMPACT | FY2022 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CARETECH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £187k |
| THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE LYNDAL TREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE PATRICK & HELENA FROST FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| THE ANNABEL ARBIB FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| DELVES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE THACKRAY MEDICAL RESEARCH TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- BRITISH MOTOR SPORTS TRAINING TRUST
- Your Ambition
- INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION
- THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED
- THE MOTIVATION CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SPEEDWAY RIDERS' BENEVOLENT FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISSION MOTORSPORT | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH MOTOR SPORTS TRAINING TRUST | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Your Ambition | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION | £4.5m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | above | 21.0% | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM TRUST LIMITED | £3.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTIVATION CHARITABLE TRUST | £4.0m | — | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |