ROYAL AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION
The object of the CIO is to promote the efficiency of His Majesty's Armed Forces in such charitable ways as the Trustees think fit with particular reference to increasing physical fitness fostering the esprit de corps, raising morale of members, encouraging disciplined marksmanship among members of the Royal Air Force therefore contributing to the defence of the realm.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,042 for the year, driven by operational costs exceeding static grant income from the RAF Central Fund. While the charity maintains a surplus from its clubhouse and accommodation trading activities, it faces financial strain due to inflation and aging infrastructure, resulting in net current liabilities of £753. The trustees express confidence in future cash flow but note that reserves are not growing at an acceptable rate to meet future maintenance aspirations.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
- RAF Central Fund
Trustees
- Air Commodore WILLIAM DOUGLAS COOPER
- Colin Sach
- Group Captain - Retd ROBERT JOHN FISHWICK JP
- Group Captain Andrew Glazebrook
- Squadron Leader ADRIAN NEIL WATERS
- Wing Commander - Retd CHRISTOPHER JAMES HOCKLEY OBE
- Wing Commander JEFFREY MARK FITZPATRICK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £216k | £246k |
| 31/12/2023 | £213k | £234k |
| 31/12/2022 | £217k | £218k |
| 31/12/2021 | £255k | £149k |
| 31/12/2020 | £136k | £133k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,042 for the year, driven by operational costs exceeding static grant income from the RAF Central Fund. While the charity maintains a surplus from its clubhouse and accommodation trading activities, it faces financial strain due to inflation and aging infrastructure, resulting in net current liabilities of £753. The trustees express confidence in future cash flow but note that reserves are not growing at an acceptable rate to meet future maintenance aspirations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.