THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
To promote the efficiency of the regiment and provide welfare in various forms, medical, training and relocation assistance, together with the organisation of reunions and communications with members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £11,021,368, which exceed the £3,650,000 designated endowment funds. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient resources to continue for the foreseeable future and is prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Two employee received total remuneration of £60,000 per annum or more, including benefits.” — page 24
“Two employee received total remuneration of £60,000 per annum or more, including benefits.” — page 24
“the Executive Committee agreed to identify and protect £3,500,000 as an endowment for the Jubilee Appeal and £150,000 as an endowment for the Russell King Fund”
“During the year a donation of £ nil (2024 – £ 7,000) was received from 1941 Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAS Regimental Association.” — page 30
“The Association occupies rent free office space owned by the Ministry of Defence, the estimated annual value of which is £55,000, is included as income in donations, and as a cost in 'Charitable activities' in the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 30
“During the year a donation of £ nil (2024 – £ 7,000) was received from 1941 Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAS Regimental Association.” — page 30
“The Association occupies rent free office space owned by the Ministry of Defence, the estimated annual value of which is £55,000, is included as income in donations, and as a cost in 'Charitable activities' in the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 30
“The Association owns 100% of the share capital of 1941 Ventures Limited, which donates all profits to the Association.” — page 6
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £589k | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £890k | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £448k | £931k |
Common questions
Is THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £11,021,368, which exceed the £3,650,000 designated endowment funds. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient resources to continue for the foreseeable future and is prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 or more band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £1.1m |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £96k | Financial Assistance/Support |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION | 1 | £97k |
| PETER DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| COLONEL W H WHITBREAD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| The Crerar Family Trust | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION | £589k | £60,000 or more | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTELLIGENCE CORPS ASSOCIATION | £528k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRINCESS OF WALES'S ROYAL REGIMENT (QUEEN'S AND ROYAL HAMPSHIRES) BENEVOLENT FUND | £377k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT CHARITY | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ARMY RIFLE ASSOCIATION | £211k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIGHT DRAGOONS REGIMENTAL CHARITY | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |