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Army Winter Sports Association

Also known as: Awsa

The AWSA's task is to encourage service personnel to participate in Winter Sports; to develop skills in a chosen sport; to test themselves in demanding conditions, thereby fostering self-discipline, fitness, courage and teamwork. Winter Sports contribute directly to military output & fighting spirit, are an essential part of decompression from ops and remain an element of the moral component.

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Activities & Mission

The AWSA's task is to encourage service personnel to participate in Winter Sports; to develop skills in a chosen sport; to test themselves in demanding conditions, thereby fostering self-discipline, fitness, courage and teamwork. Winter Sports contribute directly to military output & fighting spirit, are an essential part of decompression from ops and remain an element of the moral component.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£689,235
Latest Expenditure
£629,189

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £645,454
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,526
Other Income £34,255

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £629,189
Raising Funds £0
Governance £25,287
Grants to Institutions £568,935
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£689,235
£629,189£629,189£348,672£348,6721 / 110
2024
£654,158
£625,940£625,940£286,943£286,9431 / 30
2023
£580,973
£567,941£567,941£249,990£249,9901 / 0
2022
£283,972
£249,5560 / 80
2021
£35,428
£35,4500 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Army Winter Sports Association

What does Army Winter Sports Association do?

The AWSA's task is to encourage service personnel to participate in Winter Sports; to develop skills in a chosen sport; to test themselves in demanding conditions, thereby fostering self-discipline, fitness, courage and teamwork. Winter Sports contribute directly to military output & fighting spirit, are an essential part of decompression from ops and remain an element of the moral component.

How much income did Army Winter Sports Association report in 2025?

Army Winter Sports Association reported total income of £689k and reported expenditure of £629k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Army Winter Sports Association?

Army Winter Sports Association has a program ratio of 91.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Army Winter Sports Association registered as a charity?

Army Winter Sports Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2012 as charity number 1146256. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Army Winter Sports Association?

Army Winter Sports Association is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Army Winter Sports Association operate?

Army Winter Sports Association operates across 7 areas, including Austria, France, Germany and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Army Winter Sports Association a registered charity?

Yes — Army Winter Sports Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146256.

Details

Address
Army Winter Sports Association
Fox Lines
Queens Avenue
ALDERSHOT
Hampshire
GU11 2LB
Registration Date
6 March 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025363
Charity Number
1146256

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Trustees

Colonel Graham Sefton
Colonel James Rhodes
Lt Col Peter Middlemiss
Maj Gen Joe Fossey
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Awsa

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