ROYAL ENGINEERS HEADQUARTER MESS
The promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces and in particular the Corps of Royal Engineers.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,996,080, which the Trustees consider consistent with their policy to mitigate potential financial threats and operational shocks. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £107,087 for the year, driven by net income and investment gains, resulting in a healthy financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's reserves must be able to meet such an operational shock if it were to occur. The charity's reserves are also intended to provide adequate security against market volatility, and future risks to both income and expenditure, whilst maintaining long-term ability to maintain the property owned by the officers of the Corps of Royal Engineers and to promote Esprit de Corps on behalf of those officers. Current unrestricted reserves are £6,996,080 (2023: £6,888,993) which Trustees consider is consistent with this policy.”
“RECCT collected subscription income on behalf of RE HQ Mess totalling £160,944 which was transferred during the year. In addition, £2,351 of other reimbursements were made in relation to sundry donations, grants and gift aid. There were also reimbursements to RECCT from RE HQ Mess of £73,849 during the year, relating to recharges of staff salaries and various admin charges.”
“The Institution paid over £25 relating to subscriptions during the year.” — page 30
“RECCT collected subscription income on behalf of RE HQ Mess totalling £160,944 which was transferred during the year. In addition, £2,351 of other reimbursements were made in relation to sundry donations, grants and gift aid. There were also reimbursements to RECCT from RE HQ Mess of £73,849 during the year, relating to recharges of staff salaries and various admin charges.”
“The Institution paid over £25 relating to subscriptions during the year.” — page 30
“RECCT collected subscription income on behalf of RE HQ Mess totalling £160,944 which was transferred during the year. In addition, £2,351 of other reimbursements were made in relation to sundry donations, grants and gift aid. There were also reimbursements to RECCT from RE HQ Mess of £73,849 during the year, relating to recharges of staff salaries and various admin charges.”
“The Institution paid over £25 relating to subscriptions during the year.” — page 30
Trustees
- BRIGADIER JAMES WEBSTER
- COLONEL GUY CHEESMAN ADC
- Lieutenant Colonel John Newton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £269k | £170k |
| 31/12/2024 | £254k | £172k |
| 31/12/2023 | £239k | £181k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL ENGINEERS HEADQUARTER MESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,996,080, which the Trustees consider consistent with their policy to mitigate potential financial threats and operational shocks. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £107,087 for the year, driven by net income and investment gains, resulting in a healthy financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves LLP.
Who funds ROYAL ENGINEERS HEADQUARTER MESS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROYAL ENGINEERS HEADQUARTER MESS as a grant recipient include ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- BRIGADIER JAMES WEBSTER — trustee here and at ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST
- COLONEL GUY CHEESMAN ADC — trustee here and at ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £30k | Grants to Foster Esprit de Corps |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ENGINEERS HEADQUARTER MESS | £269k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ENGINEERS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TRUST | £730k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY INSTITUTION LIMITED | £951k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OFFICERS' MESS RAF BENSON | £168k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RAF ODIHAM WOS' AND SNCOS' MESS | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |