Association of Mountaineering Instructors
AMI is committed to ensuring high standards of climbing and mountaineering instruction .The charitable nature of the association is achieved through the following charitable aims for the public benefit:1. The advancement of education (including training) within mountaineering2. The promotion of good health and well being and the saving of lives3. The promotion of equality and diversity
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £192,935 to £186,835. The trustees confirm the charity is financially secure and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves remain well above the stated minimum policy target of £100,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Association will therefore maintain a minimum Reserve of £100k” — page 5
“Robin Ford Pugh was remunerated for services as Chair supplied to the charity of £6,000 (2024: £6,000).” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/02/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (23/12/2019)
Trustees
- Andrew Barkerchair
- Anthony Halliwell
- Graeme Hill
- Karl Jonathan Smith
- Nicholas Cannon Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £99k | £107k |
| 31/03/2024 | £112k | £115k |
| 31/03/2023 | £117k | £119k |
| 31/03/2022 | £87k | £101k |
| 31/03/2021 | £84k | £80k |
Common questions
Is Association of Mountaineering Instructors financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £192,935 to £186,835. The trustees confirm the charity is financially secure and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves remain well above the stated minimum policy target of £100,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.