UNITED KINGDOM PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION
The UKPSA advances the amateur sport of practical shooting and dynamic marksmanship through instruction and practice in the use of firearms in competition. It develops shooting skills in His Majesty's subjects so that they are better fitted to serve their country in the Armed Forces, Territorial Army or any other organisation in which their services may be required in the defence of the realm.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £17,824 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £198,703 to £180,879. Per the trustees' report, cash reserves stood at £143,847, which the trustees intend to utilize for sport development while accumulating reserves to protect against legal challenges. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Association intends to utilise its reserve on opportunities to develop and promote the sport whilst also wishing to accumulate a reserve to protect the membership against any legal challenges to the sport.” — page 7
“4 trustees (2025 - 7) had expenses reimbursed during the year for travel, meeting and accomodation totalling £ 1,954 (2025: £ 1,913) No Trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.” — page 16
Trustees
- Martyn Scott Spencechair
- Benjamin Ducker
- Gareth Stephen Cooper
- Graham Mitchell
- Jayne Alison Lawley Morris
- Julia Hilger-Ellis
- Kevin Strowger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £120k | £138k |
| 31/03/2025 | £131k | £194k |
| 31/03/2024 | £125k | £106k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £110k | £70k |
Common questions
Is UNITED KINGDOM PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £17,824 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £198,703 to £180,879. Per the trustees' report, cash reserves stood at £143,847, which the trustees intend to utilize for sport development while accumulating reserves to protect against legal challenges. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| PETER DUBENS FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| OCEAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE NOTGROVE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- ARMY RIFLE ASSOCIATION
- THE NATIONAL SMALL-BORE RIFLE ASSOCIATION
- ROYAL AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION
- UNITED KINGDOM RESERVE FORCES ASSOCIATION
- UK ARMED FORCES WINTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION
- UK SAILING ACADEMY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM PRACTICAL SHOOTING ASSOCIATION | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARMY RIFLE ASSOCIATION | £211k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL SMALL-BORE RIFLE ASSOCIATION | £1.7m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| ROYAL AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS ASSOCIATION | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED KINGDOM RESERVE FORCES ASSOCIATION | £515k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK ARMED FORCES WINTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION | £584k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |