Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs
Also known as: Church of England Soldiers' Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs, Church of England Soldiers' Sailors' and Airmen's Clubs, C E S S a C
To support the moral component of HM Armed Forces, particularly through the operation of amenity centres in or near military bases in the UK and overseas. To support veteran Armed Forces personnel and their dependants, usually through sheltered housing. To support the CofE in the delivery of its spiritual and charitable objectives across Defence.
Activities & Mission
To support the moral component of HM Armed Forces, particularly through the operation of amenity centres in or near military bases in the UK and overseas. To support veteran Armed Forces personnel and their dependants, usually through sheltered housing. To support the CofE in the delivery of its spiritual and charitable objectives across Defence.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 82% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,047,812 | £1,284,865 | £1,277,183 | £3,032,131 | £3,032,131 | 48 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,048,358 | £1,227,766 | £1,220,226 | £3,140,100 | £3,140,100 | 46 / 0 |
| 2022 | £931,820 | £1,056,673 | £1,047,503 | £3,258,587 | £3,249,961 | 30 / 0 |
| 2021 | £670,468 | £784,683 | £776,076 | £3,786,603 | £3,786,603 | 29 / 0 |
| 2020 | £806,016 | £980,017 | £973,861 | £3,608,303 | £3,608,303 | 32 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs
What does Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs do?
To support the moral component of HM Armed Forces, particularly through the operation of amenity centres in or near military bases in the UK and overseas. To support veteran Armed Forces personnel and their dependants, usually through sheltered housing. To support the CofE in the delivery of its spiritual and charitable objectives across Defence.
How much income did Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs report in 2024?
Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.28m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs?
Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs has a program ratio of 121.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Armed forces charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs registered as a charity?
Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1963 as charity number 226684. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs?
Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Captain Nicholas Edgar Fletcher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs operate?
Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs operates across 6 areas, including Cornwall, Dorset, Essex and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs a registered charity?
Yes — Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226684.
Details
1 Shakespeare Terrace
126 High Street
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 2RH
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- C E S S a C
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated