CHURCH OF ENGLAND SOLDIERS', SAILORS' & AIRMEN'S CLUBS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's balance sheet remained broadly stable at just over £3 million, with free unrestricted reserves of £2.871m comfortably exceeding the stated policy target of £650k (six months of expenditure). Although the charity reported a net operating deficit of £202,999 due to operational pressures and inflation, the overall financial position was supported by positive investment performance and strong reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The highest paid director received £40,013 (2024 - £42,009) remuneration (excluding pension contributions).” — page 33
“The charity aims to hold free reserves at a minimum of 6 months expenditure. This would equate to approximately £650k”
“Donations totalling £1,083 (2024 - £325) were received from Trustees during the year.” — page 37
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Joe Petty — Chief Executive Officer
- Nick Fletcher — Chair of Board of Trustees & Directors
- Gill Peckham — Director of Housing
- Sarah Gittins — Director of Operations
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Captain Nicholas Edgar Fletcherchair
- Alexandra Sard MBE
- Allan Davies
- Andrew Joseph Cobb
- Commander Simon John Snowball
- David John Foster FCA
- Margaret Grindell MSc
- Steven David Rice
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.0m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £932k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £670k | £785k |
Common questions
Is CHURCH OF ENGLAND SOLDIERS', SAILORS' & AIRMEN'S CLUBS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity's balance sheet remained broadly stable at just over £3 million, with free unrestricted reserves of £2.871m comfortably exceeding the stated policy target of £650k (six months of expenditure). Although the charity reported a net operating deficit of £202,999 due to operational pressures and inflation, the overall financial position was supported by positive investment performance and strong reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Audit.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHURCH OF ENGLAND SOLDIERS', SAILORS' & AIRMEN'S CLUBS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | 1 | £40k |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 1 | £23k |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| CHELTENHAM ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | 1 | £2k |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |