HEADLEY COURT CHARITY
Medical rehabilitation of flying personnel of the Royal Air Force and of other armed forces of the Crown
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £595,478 in 2024, significantly reducing its total funds from £1,695,361 to £1,099,883. The trustees have concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite having previously decided to wind up the charity following the sale of its estate.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ reserves policy is to hold in reserve sufficient funds to cover the costs of winding up the Charity.” — page 3
“In January 2024, a grant of £100,000 was paid to The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund in recognition of their historic support to the Charity. Air Commodore P.J. Hughesdon had been a member of the Fund's Key Management Personne! but left their employ in June 2023; he remains the Fund's nominated trustee. £Nil (2023: £100,000) was accrued at year end.” — page 10
Trustees
- Craig Macbeth Mr
- Lt Col Retd. Guy Phillip Chambers MBE
- Michael Scott Debens
- Sam Alsop-Hall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £80k | £675k |
| 31/12/2023 | £74k | £129k |
| 31/12/2022 | £84k | £58k |
| 31/12/2021 | £140k | £9.3m |
| 31/12/2020 | £111k | £19.3m |
Common questions
Is HEADLEY COURT CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £595,478 in 2024, significantly reducing its total funds from £1,695,361 to £1,099,883. The trustees have concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite having previously decided to wind up the charity following the sale of its estate. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.