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St Clement Danes Church Fund

The promotion of the efficiency of the RAF principally by, but not limited to:the maintenance, repair and improvement of St Clement Danes Church;supporting the day-to-day running of the Church including the holding of services and all its religious and charitable work;for the benefit of past, present and future members of the RAF and other Air Forces deemed to be associated with the RAF.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of the efficiency of the RAF principally by, but not limited to:the maintenance, repair and improvement of St Clement Danes Church;supporting the day-to-day running of the Church including the holding of services and all its religious and charitable work;for the benefit of past, present and future members of the RAF and other Air Forces deemed to be associated with the RAF.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£489,963
Latest Expenditure
£1,198,495

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 16.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 10% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 69). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% of UK Armed forces 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 £2,190,055
Charitable Activities £95,150
Other Trading £0
Investments £28,847
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £386,190
Raising Funds £24,560
Governance £33,677
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.

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
£489,963
£1,198,4950 / 0
2024
£2,314,052
£410,750£386,190£2,966,774£100,0001 / 0
2023
£301,414
£403,9080 / 15
2022
£264,147
£395,1250 / 15
2021
£262,313
£379,5450 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Clement Danes Church Fund

What does St Clement Danes Church Fund do?

The promotion of the efficiency of the RAF principally by, but not limited to:the maintenance, repair and improvement of St Clement Danes Church;supporting the day-to-day running of the Church including the holding of services and all its religious and charitable work;for the benefit of past, present and future members of the RAF and other Air Forces deemed to be associated with the RAF.

How much income did St Clement Danes Church Fund report in 2025?

St Clement Danes Church Fund reported total income of £490k and reported expenditure of £1.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St Clement Danes Church Fund?

St Clement Danes Church Fund has a program ratio of 16.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 69 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St Clement Danes Church Fund registered as a charity?

St Clement Danes Church Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 2016 as charity number 1168717. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs St Clement Danes Church Fund?

St Clement Danes Church Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Air Marshal Alan Gillespie MA BSC RAF. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Clement Danes Church Fund operate?

St Clement Danes Church Fund operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Clement Danes Church Fund a registered charity?

Yes — St Clement Danes Church Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168717.

Details

Address
St. Clement Danes Raf Church
Strand
LONDON
WC2R 1DH
Registration Date
10 August 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5082893
Charity Number
1168717

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Trustees

Air Marshal Alan Gillespie MA BSC RAF Chair
Carolyn Opie MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
DELVA PATMAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Group Captain John Hetherington
Group Captain Lee Wales
Also governs 1 other charity
The Venerable Giles Legood MBE KHC
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

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