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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.

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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.

Grants

Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,297,705
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
elderly people and other defined groups
What it supports
accommodation or housing and armed forces or emergency service efficiency

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,094,706
Latest Expenditure
£1,297,705

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £83,261
Charitable Activities £785,291
Other Trading £0
Investments £104,646
Other Income £121,508

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,290,325
Raising Funds £7,380
Governance £47,901
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,094,706
£1,297,705£1,290,325£3,034,845£3,034,84546 / 0
2024
£1,047,812
£1,284,865£1,277,183£3,032,131£3,032,13148 / 0
2023
£1,048,358
£1,227,766£1,220,226£3,140,100£3,140,10046 / 0
2022
£931,820
£1,056,673£1,047,503£3,258,587£3,249,96130 / 0
2021
£670,468
£784,683£776,076£3,786,603£3,786,60329 / 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 2025?

Church Of England Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Clubs reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 July 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
226684
Charity Number
226684

Trustees

Captain Nicholas Edgar Fletcher Chair
Alexandra Sard MBE
Allan Davies
Andrew Joseph Cobb
Commander Simon John Snowball
David John Foster FCA
Margaret Grindell MSc
Steven David Rice

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

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2 November 2026
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