NO 2120 (WITNEY) SQUADRON ATC
THE AIR CADET SQUADRON ATC are defined in the Royal Warrant in the following terms: a. To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force (RAF); b. To provide training which will be useful both in the Services and civilian life and; c. To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenshi
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE: - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY'S SQUADRON COMMANDER TO FURTHER THE OBJECTS OF THE AIR TRAINING CORPS (THE ATC) AS CONTAINED IN THE SCHEDULE TO THE ROYAL WARRANT AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME BUT IN PARTICULAR TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WHICH FOSTER THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AMONGST THE SQUADRON'S CADETS AND DEVELOP THEIR QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP - TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE ATC'S CADETS IN THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES AND ASSIST THEM TO GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. - TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE ATC'S CADETS BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the squadron maintained a strong financial position throughout the year with expenses carefully monitored. The financial records were reviewed by an independent auditor with no discrepancies found. The trustees express confidence in the squadron's continued ability to thrive and make a positive impact.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 20
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Ronald Spurschair
- Cheryl Woodward
- Deborah O'Sullivan
- Elaine Bowell
- Hannah O'Sullivan
- JAMES DOUGLAS BROADBRIDGE
- Michael Caffrey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £34k |
| 31/03/2024 | £14k | £10k |
Common questions
Is NO 2120 (WITNEY) SQUADRON ATC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the squadron maintained a strong financial position throughout the year with expenses carefully monitored. The financial records were reviewed by an independent auditor with no discrepancies found. The trustees express confidence in the squadron's continued ability to thrive and make a positive impact. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.