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THE NATIONAL SMALL-BORE RIFLE ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 215468 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NSRA

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Latest income
£1.7m
Latest spending
£1.7m
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the Group made a loss of £12,764 for the year, with unrestricted net liabilities amounting to £1,106,808. The Trustees report that the charity relies on funding from loan and bondholders, noting that securing a new lease and further funding from Sport England has secured short to medium term funding. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, though the Trustees acknowledge the need to reduce financial indebtedness.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The net liabilities in the general fund amounted to £1,106,808.” — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The charity continues to rely on funding from loan and bondholders. The Trustees have considered this in light of the going concern basis and see the continuation of this funding as an important factor.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Trustees
“The total donations to the Assocation from Trustees in the year ended 31st December 2024 was £210 (2023: £1,187).” — page 29
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Rouse Audit LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — National Small-bore Rifle Association (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£1.7m
Total spending
£1.7m
Cost of raising funds
£442k
Reserves (reported)
£59k
Employees
24

Reported reserves equal ~0.4 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£1.7m£1.7m
31/12/2023£1.7m£1.8m
31/12/2022£2.6m£3.3m
31/12/2021£2.0m£2.1m
31/12/2020£1.9m£1.9m

Common questions

Is THE NATIONAL SMALL-BORE RIFLE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the Group made a loss of £12,764 for the year, with unrestricted net liabilities amounting to £1,106,808. The Trustees report that the charity relies on funding from loan and bondholders, noting that securing a new lease and further funding from Sport England has secured short to medium term funding. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, though the Trustees acknowledge the need to reduce financial indebtedness. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Rouse Audit LLP.