The Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services
307 Provides advocacy/advice/information309 Acts as umbrella or resource body
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,185,666, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £1,127 for the year, supported by investment gains, and confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 17
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-months expenditure.” — page 7
Trustees
- JANET CRABTREEchair
- ANDREA WRIGLEY
- ANNE LOUISE CAMERON
- Claire Talbot
- Janet Vanson
- KAREN ELLIOT
- Lorraine Jobin
- Lucy Ottley
- Pauline Fenwick
- Sarah Holmes
- Sheila Middleton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £92k | £106k |
| 31/03/2024 | £124k | £100k |
| 31/03/2023 | £104k | £101k |
| 31/03/2022 | £210k | £151k |
| 31/03/2021 | £77k | £99k |
Common questions
Is The Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,185,666, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £1,127 for the year, supported by investment gains, and confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of The Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2014 | £3k | Association of Wrens National Reunion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2010 | £3k | Visiting the National Memorial Arboretum |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/10/2008 | £3k | Financial Assistance for Wren Branch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2008 | £4k | Final Mini Reunion & 30th Anniversary of the Branch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2008 | £3k | Association of Wrens Reunion 2008 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2007 | £3k | Dartmouth Wren's Association 20th Re-Union Anniversary |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2006 | £700 | Visit to National Arboretum 2007 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2005 | £924 | Reunion of Members |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2005 | £500 | Lunch at The White Ensign Club for Veterans |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2005 | £500 | WW2 commemoration event |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2005 | £1k | 60th Celebration |