THE ROYAL NAVY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The object of the CIO is to promote the physical efficiency of members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines through the provision of administrative and financial support and facilities to enable past and present members of all ranks of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their dependants to participate in sport.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £137,538, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover 12 months of operating costs. The charity reported a small unrestricted deficit of £197 for the year but maintained a total net asset position of £315,861. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that it remains reasonable to maintain a level of free reserves equivalent to 12 months operating costs of charitable activities” — page 9
“During the year the Association entered arms-length printing & embroidery contracts with JAKS totalling £2,208 (2024 - £2,919), a company fully owned by the spouse of Mr S H Johnson, the CEO of the RNFA.” — page 19
Trustees
- David McGarel
- Eilish Brogan
- Elizabeth Smith
- Fraser James Quirke
- Gavin Howe
- Heather O'Connell
- Nicola Sanders Cooper
- Thomas Blain Barnden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £193k | £194k |
| 30/06/2024 | £193k | £194k |
| 30/06/2023 | £205k | £190k |
| 30/06/2022 | £169k | £169k |
| 30/06/2021 | £133k | £127k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL NAVY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £137,538, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover 12 months of operating costs. The charity reported a small unrestricted deficit of £197 for the year but maintained a total net asset position of £315,861. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 1 | £384k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| THE PFC TRUST | 1 | £42k |
| THE ADDERSTONE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £15k |
| UK ARMED FORCES WINTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- ROYAL NAVY RUGBY UNION
- ROYAL AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION
- ROYAL NAVY WINTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION
- UNIT INSTITUTE FUND ROYAL MARINES POOLE
- FC HARTLEPOOL
- THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL NAVY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL NAVY RUGBY UNION | £647k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL NAVY WINTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION | £700k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIT INSTITUTE FUND ROYAL MARINES POOLE | £178k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FC HARTLEPOOL | £293k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |