Trustees, Annual Report for the period
Period stsrt date
' Period end dale
Year
2024
Year
2025
From
Aug
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
DEFENCE ACADEMY STATION OFFICERS MESS
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number lif any)
1163155
Charlty's prlnclpal address
JSAU, Defence Academy of the UK
Cormorant Building, Room 112, Shrivenham
Wiltshire
Postcode
SN6 8SP
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office lif any)
Name of person lor body) entltled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
Wg Cdr Thomas
Wg Cdr Ingram
CO Shrivenham Stn
01 Aug 24- 27 Jul 2025
28 Jul- 31 Jul 25
CO Shrivenham Stn
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any. Ifor example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
TAR
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Names and addresses of advisers {Optional information)
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional informatlon)
Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Constitution of the Station Officers, Mess Fund adopted 10 Jan 2011
Type of governing document
How the charity is constituted
Unincorporated association.
Trustee selection methods
In accordance with Army Command Standing Order 3354, the Shrivenham
stn CO is appoinled as the ex-officio Managing Trustee of all Servi
Funds held at the Defence Academy.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The Trustee delegates the day to day management and control oflhe
Offr's Mess. together with the authority for the disbursements of grants
and loans, to an Officers Mess Committee (Chaired by the President of
the Mess Committee). Members of the Committee are appointed from a
number of working areas within the Defence Academy. All Committee
decisions, acquisitions and expenditure are subject to the Trustee's
approval by signature in the Mess minutes book.
You may choose lo include
additional information, where
relevant. aboul..
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees;
the charity's organisalional
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works.,
• relationship with any related
partses;
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Committee meetings take place each month. The budget for the next
financial year is set by the Committee and agreed by the Mess
membership at the Annual General Meeting IAGM).
The Trustee has a continued programme of work to identify prO￿dureS to
mitigate risk and to minimise potential impact should risks materialise. A
Service Funds Internal Audilor is appointed to audit the fund on a rolling
basis. The Fund is also subject to an Independent Examiners report by
the S02 SPS Branch at SEHQ Bde.
Section C
Ob ectives and activities
The promotion of military efficiency by the provision and support of social,
sporting and other facilities for the efficiency and well-being of Officer
Mess Members. This also extends to making grants to any activity which
in the opinion of the Trustee is in furtherance of the Charity.
Summary ofthe objects of the
charity set out in its
governlng document
This object presents the Trustee with wide powers, enabling them to
provide charitable assistance lo all elements of the Mess community.
The internal subsidy of Mess activities and grants are the Station Officers
Mess principal means of delivering its objectives:
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The Station OffI￿r$, Mess has 3 aims..
Encourage 'Esprit de Corps, by enabling serving Mess members
to mix together in both formal and informal social activities,
thereby keeping Service traditions alive and encouraging the well-
being of the Mess cornmunity.
Encouraging. supporting and facililaling the development of sport
to raise standards and to promote fitness, teamwork and personal
development through sporting activity and opportunities.
Supporting facilities, projects and activities to enable the best
rovision for the Station OffI￿rS, Mess communit
This Fund derives publlc benefrt as it assists in providing Setvice
personnel with the necessary skills to carry OLrt the mililary contrtbution to
the defence of Ihe United Kingdome and its interests. Service Funds are
established for the benefit of Service personnel to promote military
efficiency which underpins Esprit de Corps and team working as well as
encouraging personnel to develop the character, spirit and attitude to
face the challenges and danger associated with military service. As a
result, the Fund derives a benefit to the public in helping to provide
personnel who are motivated, have high morale and are willing to always
serve the needs of their counlry and that of its public.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include wlthln
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
The Trustee confirms that they have had due regard to the guidan
published by the Charity Commision and considers that the preceding
paragraphs demonstrate that the work and activities of the Fund continue
to provide significanl public benefit.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation)
TAR
March 2012

You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
investment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
Section D
Achievements and performance
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
The Mess continues to provide numerous formallinfomal functions during
the course of the year to benefit its members in order to meet the aim of
promoting esprit de corps. Whilst this has impacted on mess activity
some charitable activities continued with a Station Vvellbeing Day and
Fireworks event both heavily supported by the Mess and the coming year
promises lo yield more activities for the mess to support.
Members contribute towards the procurement and upkeep ofthe
property, pictures and silver held by the Mess, as well as purchasing and
maintaining furniture, entertainment equipment and print media.
A Charily (Restricted) Fund is used as a conduit to deposit monies rasied
for a specific worthy cause of their choosing. Once re￿ived, all monies
are forwarded to the charity in question.
TAR
March 2012

Section E
Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
The Fund continues to invest its monies and thereby safeguards its
reserves via this means.
The SOFA shows that the fund has adequate working capital as well as
steady flow of income.
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
No funds were in deficit.
Further financial review details {Optional information)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about-.
the charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraisingl.,
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity.,
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
Section F
Other optional information
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trus
Signature{sl
Full namelsl
Wg Cdr Katherine Ingram
Position leg Secretary, Chair,
Managing Trustee
etc)
Date
31 Jul 2025
TAR
March 2012

Service Non Public Fund5 Final Accounts,
Managing Trustee's Report, Internal Audit
Board Report and Ind¢pendcnt Examincr's Report (SORP 2005 compliant)
Internal Audit Board Sclieme, (Use either Page I depending on the type of sch¢me used)
Arn)yForrnN1514
(Rev 11109)
Uni¢..
Defence Academy of the UK
Address..
Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8LA
In Tespe¢l of the
DA Station Officers, M¢55
Fund/Charity
Charity CommissionlRegulator registered number
1163155
For the period from
l Aug24
31 Ju125
Managing Trustee(s) during th¢ period:
From
IAU
24
to
27 Jul 25
Namc
W Cdr G Thomas
From
28 Jul 25
to
31 Jul 25
Name
W CdrKIn
ram
From
to
Name
Fund Managerls) during the period:
rirom
IAU
24
19 Dec 24
Name
enter RHGID
From
19 Dec 24
to
17 Feb 25
Name
Ms A Wilson
SEO
From
17 Feb 25
to
31 Jul 25
Name
Ma RRai
OGLR
Internal Auditor(s) during the period:
From
IAU
24
to
31 Jul 25
Name
Mr S J Worth
From
to
Name
From
to
Name
Regimental Accountant{5) during the period:
From
IAU
24
to
16Se
24
Name
Ms S J Grant
From
16Se
24
to
IOet24
Name
Mr N Hetherin
ton
From
IOct24
to
19 Jun 25
Name
Ms S J Grant
From
19 Jun 25
to
27 Jun 25
Name
Mr N Hetherin
ton
From
27 Jun 25
to
31 Jul 25
Name
Ms S J Grant

Stalement of Finan¢ixl Activities as at 3110712025
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OFFICERS, MESS
Defence Acaden)
of the UK
u￿r￿triCte(v
DesigJiatedlGPF
Funds
Reslri¢ted
Fui)d&
Endowmeiit
Funds
Totsl Funds
Previous Period
Total Funds
ncoming Resources
oluntary Encome
Ctivities for GenerdtiDg Funds
nvestment Income
n¢ortLe Resources from
haritableActivities
thcr Incomin
Re50urce5
tal Incomin
Resources
Resource5 Expcnded Cost of
enerdlting Funds
nvestmtnt Management Costs
sts of Generating Funds
haritableActivities
oven)an¢¢ Costs
rants and DoT)ations
ther Costs
0.00
10,000.IH)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
EO,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
80,204.99
0.00
90.204.99
5.000.00
o.oo
5 000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
85.204.99
0.00
95 204.99
71,444.72
0.00
71444.72
0.61
0.00
83,534.63
3,087.43
20,246.94
17,874.96
124 744.57
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.61
0.00
0.00
58,103.17
2,583.66
16.926.44
17,897.95
1.22
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
83,534.63
3.087.43
20,246.94
17,874.96
124 744.57
otal Resources Ex
ended
et In¢ominglOutgoing
tsourees Before Transfer$
ansfers
0.00
0.00
-34539.58
5.000.00
0.00
-29.539.58
-24,066.50
ross transfers betwc¢n fuTJd5
internal transfers)
Net Incomlng resources befor
bolding ggins #nd losses
oldiDg GainslLosses
ains on revaluation of the
harity's fixed ass¢ts
Ullreali5ed GainslLosses on
nvestment assets
Ct Movetnent IR Fund$
Re£onclli4tion of Funds
otal fund5 brought forward
from previous year
ot*1 funds carrled forivird
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-34,539.58
5,000.00
0.00
-29,539.58
-24,066.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,182.14
-28 357.44
o.oo
5 000.OIJ
0.00
0.00
6,182.14
-23 357.44
12.522.44
-11.544.06
413,448.01
0.00
0.00
413,448.01
385 090.57
5 OOQ.00
0.00
390 090.57

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OFFICERS, MESS
Defence Academy of the UK
July 2025
End of last
ear
Balance
Fixed Assets
$4,966.05 CAPITALPROPERTY
32,052.26 ELECTRICAL CIIARGING pofNTS
196,520.57 HERITAGE PROPERTY
115.737.15 INVESTMENTS
0.00 AFCC fNVESTMENTS Now S&W FUND
47,569.62
30,271.58
196.520.57
96,919.29
0.00
399.276.03 Total FixedAssets
371.281.06
CurrentAssets
13.874.83 CENTRALBANK
297.15 DEBTORS
0.00 CONSOLIDATED DEBTORS
0.00 BSS DEBTS
14,171.98 Total Current Assets
18,977.99
23.80
0.00
0.00
19,001.79
413.448.01 Thtal Assets
390.282.85
LTabilities
0.00 CRBDITORS
0.00 i&[ CREDITORS
0.00 I&E DEBTORS
0.00 VAT CONfROL
0.00 VAT PAYABLE
192.28
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 Total Liabiliti
(192.28)
413.448.01 Total Assets Minus Liabilities
390,090.57
Ttstal Fund5
0.00 Total Restricted Funds
0.00 Total Endowment Futlds
0.00 Totsl Desigttated Funds
413.448.01 Accumulated TradiTLg & GPF
5,000.00
385,090.57
413.448.01 Total Funds
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OFFICERS. MESS
Defence Academy of the TJK
d of last
lan¢
FundsAnalysis
Designated Funds
0.00
0.00
Restri¢¢ed Funds
0.00 GREEN PROJECTS
0.00 AFCC now S&W FUND
5,000.00
0.00
5,000.00
Endowmellt Funds
0.00
Trading and General Pu￿oSe Funds
0.00 Trading surplus
0.00 Non Primary Putpose ttadin8 Sutplus
{6,762_27) Gen¢rAI Purpose Fund sutplu5
0.00
(28.357.44)
(6,762.27) Trading & GPF SULpIu5
420210.28 Balance at last balance sheet
{28 J57.44)
413.448.01
413.448.01 Aecunwlated Tt8ding & GPF
385,090.57
413,448.01 Grand total
390,090.57
Signalllre of AIC Holder/Fund Man2ger
Dats
Signatyre of Managing TTh￿t¢¢
Date-_

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OFFICERS, MEI SS
DefenceAcademy of the UK
Balan¢e date io end of July 2025
All notni]rdl ¢ode$
Without cost centre codes shown
AIC Co
ame
Balance
Year Movefftent
Bloo
CAPITAL PROPERTY
47,569.62
30271.58
.7.396.43
BIOI
ELECTRICALCHARGJNG
POINTS
HERITAGE PROPERTY
-1,780.68
B200
196,520.57
0.00
B300
INVESTMENTS
96.919.29
-18.817.86
B301
AFCC INVESTMENTS Now
S&W FUND
DEBTORS
0.00
0.00
B500
23.80
-273.35
B501
CONSOLIDATED
DEBTORS
ESS DEBTS
0.00
B502
0.00
0.00
B651
CENTRAL BANK
18.977.99
5.103.16
B700
CREDITORS
-192.28
-192.28
B701
I&E CREDITORS
B702
I&E DEBTORS
B750
VAT CONTROL
B760
VAT PAYABLE
0.00
B900
ACCUMULATED GPF
413,448.01
6,762.27
kOOI
GREEN PROJEcrs
-5,0(K).00
-5,(K)O.00
R003
AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
390,282.85
-28,357.44
418,640.29
11,865.43
-33.460.60
-21.595.17

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OFFICEI RS, MESS
DefetkceAcademy of the UK
AIC Code
2me
Bala
Month Move
G050
HANDLING CHARGE
0.00
0.00
G051
ELECTRIC CHARGING
TAKINGS
FLOWERS
-10.000.00
0.00
G052
0.00
G053
CANDLES & NAPICTNS
0.00
0.00
G054
TRANSPORT
0.00
0.00
G055
xEElI￿ FUNDS DSL
0.00
0.00
G056
0.00
0057
DRS ADJUSTNIENT
0.00
G058
GRANT PAID fN ERRO
0.00
0.00
G059
OVEBYAID MESS BILLS
0.00
0.00
G060
ADJ CRYSTALWEAR TO
PROPERTY
HERJTAGE PROP
BEVALUED
REVALUE EXPENDABLE
PROPERTY
GIiANT FORANNUAL
DINNER
FROM SGTS FOR BOB
NIGHT
BANK INTEREST
0.00
0.00
G061
0.00
0.00
G062
0.00
0.00
G063
0.00
0.00
G064
0.00
0.00
G125
0.00
0.00
G126
BRING INVESTMENT ON
0.00
0.00
Gl50
MESS SUBSCRtPTIONS
-29.070.48
-2.896.86
G151
MESS SERVICE CHARGE
-9,S34.78
-16.700.00
04.90
G152
FUNcfioN
CONTRIBUTIONS
CIVILIAN
SUBSCRIPTIONS
AGED DRS RE-BOOKED
-1,875.00
G153
-9.378.24
-722.66
Gl54
0.00
0.00
G155
ESS REFUND
0.00
0.00
G156
PMC LEVY
0.00
0.00
G157
CAPLTALPROPERTY
PURCHASE
W￿E TASTING
0.00
0.00
G158
0.00
G159
ENTERTAINMENTS
0.00
0.00
G160
BAR PROFIT
-15,521.49
-1.329.92
G161
BAR WRtTE.OFF REFUND
0.00
0.00
G300
TRANSFER OFAFCC
0.00
0.00
G301
CORRECTION TO
DEPRECIATION
UNREALISED GAIN ON
rNvESTMENrs
BANK CHARGES
0.00
0.00
G460
-10,044.79
4,370.75
G500
0.61

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orifilcERS' Mll SS
Defence AcAdemy of the UK
AIC Code
Name
Balance
Montli Movement
G501
SUBS REFUNDED
0.00
0.00
G502
DIVIDENDS TO PROJEcr
0.00
0.00
G600
W]NE I CHAMPAGNE
TASTtNG
BURNS NIGErr
633.34
0.00
G601
10.618.11
G602
BBQ
OKTOBERFEST
0.00
G603
0.00
G604
TFIEMED EVENINGS
0.00
0.00
G605
WATERLOO NIGHT
4,212.94
4,212.94
G606
BXCHANGE SGTS V
OFFRS
BXPENDABLE PROPERTY
0.00
G607
6,518.09
2.234.51
0.00
G608
COMEDY NIGHT
G609
QUIZ NIGHTS
ST PATRICKS NIGHT
647.27
180.IJI
G610
0.00
G611
MESS GUESTS
5.92
0.00
G612
TIiAFALGAR NIGHT
8,494.22
o.oo
0613
SUMMERIWINT£R BALL
15,179.59
0.00
G614
BATTLE OF BIiITAIN
NIGHT
DEPARTMENTAL
FUNcfioNS
PROPERTY
MAINTENANCEIIIEPAIRS
ENTS
3,472.88
0.00
G615
2.721.18
0.00
G616
530.00
0.00
G617
0.00
0.00
G618
MOTHERS DAY LUNCH
854.16
0.00
G619
UKRAINE CHAPLAtNS
BAR TAB
STAFF XMAS DRINKS
202.92
0.00
G620
0.00
0.00
G621
LIMS EVENTS
550.55
0.00
G622
NON-OFFICIAL
FUNCTIONS
RN PROPERTY HIRE
2,322.31
0.00
G623
739.67
0.00
G624
CAPITAL PROPERTY
0.00
0.00
G625
REFRESHMENTS
23,596.97
2.314.61
G626
AGM
0.00
G750
0.00
G751
INSURANCE
3.087.43
0.00
G752
HERITAGE PROPERTY
0.00
G753
èIDMfNIsTKATION
G754
POSTAGE

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Defenee Academy of the UK
AIC Code
Name
Balan¢e
Month Movement
G770
GLL4NTS
19,198.20
0.00
G771
DONATION
220.94
0.00
G772
ptNAWARDS
ptN AWARDS
FLOWERS
506.00
0.00
G773
0.00
0.00
G774
PRESENTATIONS TO PMC
0.00
0.00
G775
PRESENTATION
152.85
152.85
G776
GIFTS
168.95
G800
PRSIMPLC LICENCE
1.621.23
G801
SAFETY SIGNS
750.95
G802
MESS GUEStS
0.00
G803
TV&SKY
169.50
G804
PMC FUNDS
0.00
0.00
G805
picruiiES & SILVER
0.00
0.00
G806
MAGAZINESINEWSPAPER
3.385.30
o.oo
G807
SERCO I ESS AWARDS
110.49
0.00
G808
XMAS DECORATIONS
0.00
G809
COVID - CANCELLED
FUNcfioN
CANDLES & NAPKfNS
0.00
G810
0.00
0.00
G811
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
REFRESHMEN
PROPERTY
DEPRECIATION
ASCOT TPJP
0.00
o.oo
G812
LO.386.71
10,386.71
G813
0.00
G814
REMEMBBANCE DAY
LUNCH
BAR COOLER TESTING
0.00
G815
0.00
G816
PRINTNG FOR
TRAFALGAIiNIGHT
OFFICERS TO SGTS
866.58
G817
0.00
G818
LAUNDRY CARDS
0.00
0.00
G820
QBCP
TRAFALGAR NIGHT
0.00
0.00
G821
0.00
0.00
G822
WIO PROPERTY
0.00
0.00
G823
WIO DEBTORS
532.47
43.04
G824
HANDLtNG CHARGE
G825
CHARGE FOR DAMAGES
0.00
G826
PIANO TifNfNG
0.00
G827
CHRJSTMAS TREES
0.00
G828
BAND FOR DINING OUT
0.00

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Defence Academy of the UK
AIC Code
Name
Balance
Montl) Movement
G829
PRJNTtNG
Sl.73
0.00
G830
EXPENDABLB PROPERTY
0.00
G831
TABLEWARE
0.00
0.00
G832
CANON PtN AWARDS
0.00
G833
GENERAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE
MDP BREAKFAST
o.oo
G834
0.00
0.00
G835
BAR REFURBISHMENT
0.00
0.00
G836
ADJ PROPERTY
G837
DRS ADJ
0.00
0.00
G838
TRANSFERAFCC
0.00
0.00
G950
UNBEALISED LOSS ON
ENVESTMENTS
REMOVE INVESTMENTS
{AFCCI
BAR PROFIT
3.862.65
0.00
G951
0.00
T008
0.00
0.00
T740
SALES DICOUNTS GIVEN
0.00
T750
PURCHASE DISCOUNTS
TAKEN
0.00
128,607.22
28,357.44
-100,249.78
17,290.15
-11,800.09
5.49(1.06
0.00

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Defence Aeademy of the UK
July 2025
Turnover this rnonth
TurnoveT
car to date
GPFAnaly5t5
In¢om¢
Voluntary Income
0.00
Activities for Generating Funds
G050 HANDLING CHARGE
G051 ELECTRIC CHARGING TAKING.,
G052 FLOWERS
G053 CANDLES & NAPKtNS
G054 TBANSPORT
G055 XFERED FifNDS DSL
G056 OMAA
G057 DRS ADIUSTMENT
G058 GRANf PAID IN EIIROR
G059 OVEIiPAID MESS BILLS
G060 ADJ CRYSTALWEAR TO PROPE]
G061 HERITAGE PROP REVALUED
G062 REVALUE EXPENDABLE PROPE
G063 GRANT FORANNUALDINNER
G064 FROM SGTS FOR BOB NIGHT
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
o.oo
0.00
0.00
10,000.00
Investment In¢ome
G125 BANK INTEREST
G126 BRING IFWESTMENT ON
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Income Resources from CharitableA¢iiviti
Trading Income
G150 MESS SUBSCRIPTIONS
G151 MESS SERVICE CHARGE
G152 FUNUION CONfRJBUTIONS
GI53 CIVILIAN SUBSCRJPTIONS
G154 AGED DRS RE-BOOKED
G155 ESS IIEFUND
G156 PMC LEVY
G157 RF CAPLTALPROPERTY PURCR
G158 wfNE TASTtNG
G159 ENTEKTANMENTS
G160 BAR PROFIT
G161 BAR WRITE4)FF REFtrND
0.00
2,896.86
604.90
1,875.00
722.66
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.329.92
0.00
0.00
29,070.48
9,534.78
16,700.00
9,378.24
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15,521.49
0.00
7,429.34
80,204.99
Otber Inc¢)m¢
Non Primary Purpos¢ Trading Incotne
G300 TRANSFER OF AFCC
G301 CORRECTION TO DEPBECIATIC
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

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Intern&1 Transfets In
0.00
0.00
Gains on Revaluation of Fixed Assets
0.00
0.00
Unrealised Gains on InvestmentAssets
G460 UNREALISED GAtN ON INVES7
4,370.75
10,044.79
4,370.75
10,044.19
GPF Total Income
11,800.09
100,249.78

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Expendithie
Investment ManagcmEnt Costs
GS00 BANK CHARGES
G501 SUBS REFUNDED
G502 DtVlDENDS TO PROJECT RF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.61
0.00
0.00
0.61
Costs of Genernting Funds
0.00
0.00
Charitable Activities
Trading rost5
G600 WtNE I CHAMPAGNE TASTfNG
G601 BURNS NIGHT
G602 BBQ
G603 OKTOBERFEST
G604 THEMED EVENINGS
G605 WATERLOO NIGI.IT
G606 EXCHANGE SGTS V OFFRS
G607 EXPENDABLE PROPERTY
G608 COMEDY NIGHT
G609 QUIZ NIGHTS
G610 ST PATRICKS NIGHT
G611 MESS GUESTS
G612 TRAFALGAR NIGHT
G613 SuMMER￿￿TER BALL
G614 BATTLE OF BRITAn￿ NIGHT
G615 DEPARTMENTAL FtrNCTIONS
G616 PROPERTY MAINTENANCEJREI
G617 ENTS
G6I8 MOTHERS DAY LUNCH
G619 UKRAtNE CHAPLAINS BAR TA]
G620 STAFF XMAS DRNKS
G621 LIMS EVENTS
G622 NONQFFICIAL FtrNcfioNS
G623 RN PROPERTY HIRE
G624 CAPITAL PROPERTY
G625 REFRESHMENTS
G626 AGM
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0,00
4.212.94
0.00
0.00
0.00
180.00
633.34
10.618.11
0.00
0.00
4,212.94
0.00
6,518.09
2234.51
647.27
0.00
5.92
8,494.22
l5,179.59
3,472.88
2,721.18
530.(K)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,314.61
0.00
854.16
202.92
0.00
550.55
2,322.31
739.67
0.00
23,596.97
0.00
6,707.55
83.534.63
Governance Costs
G750 OMAA
G751 INSURANCE
G752 HEIUTAGE PROPBkrY
G753 ADMINISTRATION
G754 POSTAGE
0.00
3,087.43
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3,087.43
Grants and Donations

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Turnover
car to date
G770 GRANTS
G771 DONATION
G772 PINAWABDS
G773 FLOWERS
G774 PRESENTATIONS TO PMC
G775 PRESENfATION
G776 GIFrs
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
152.85
0.00
19,198.20
220.94
506.00
0.00
0.00
152.85
168.95
152.85
20.246.94
Other Costs
Non PritnaryTrading Costs
G800 PRSIMPLC LICENCE
G801 SAFETY SIGNS
G802 MESS GUEsrs
G803 TV & SKY
G804 PMC FUNDS
G805 PICTURES & SILVER
G806 MAGAZ[NEs￿EWsPAPERs
G807 SERCOIESSAWARDS
0808 XMAS DECORATIONS
G809 COVID- CANCELLED FtfNCTEO
G810 CANDLES & NAPKINS
G81 I REMEMBRANCE SERVICE REFS
G812 PROPERTY DEPRECIATION
G813 ASCOT TRtp
G814 REMEMBRANCE DAY LUNCH
G815 BAR COOLER TESTING
G8 16 PRtNTING FOR TRAFALGAR NII
G817 OFFICERS TO SGTS
G818 LAUNDRY CAIiDS
G820 QBCP
G821 TIL4FALGAR NIGHT
G822 WIO PROPERTY
G823 WIO DEBMRS
G824 HANDLING CHARGE
G825 CHARGE FOR DAMAGES
G826 PIANO TtrNING
G827 CHRISTMAS TREES
G828 BAND FORDINING OUT
G829 PRINTING
G830 EXPENDABLE PROPERTY
G831 TABLEWARE
G832 CANON PIN AWARDS
G833 GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTETr
G834 MDP BREAKFAST
G835 BAR REFURBISHMENT
G836 ADJ PROPERTY
G837 DRSADJ
G838 TIIANSFERAFCC
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,621.23
750.95
o.oo
169.50
0.00
0.00
3,385.30
110.49
0.00
o_oo
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10,386.71
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
43.04
0.00
10.386.71
0.00
0.00
0.00
866.58
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
532.47
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
51.73
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.429.75
17,874.96
Internal Transfers Out
0.00
Unreali5ed Losses on JTJvesttrwits

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Tumover this month
0.00
0.00
Tumover
ear to date
G950 UNREALISED LOSS ON INVEST
G95 1 REMOVE INVESTMENTS {AFCC
3,862.65
0.00
0.00
3,862.65
GPF Total Expendittlre
17,290.15
128,607.22
GPF Income Ovcr Expenditure
-5.490.06
-28,357.44

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ear
TraditJgAccountAnalysis
Trading Expendits￿¢
Trading Income
T008 BAR PROFIT
0.00
0.00
Income OverExpenditurc
0.00
0.00
Non PrimaryPutpose TradingAnalysis
Trading Expendittwe
Trading Income
Income Over Expenditure
0.00

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ear to date
liestri¢ted Funds Analysis
Income
Voluntary Illcome
riooi GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FtrND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
A¢tiviti¢s for Generating Funds
ROOJ GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Inv¢stment Income
ROOI GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
fncome Resour¢es from CharitableActiviti
ROOI GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
5.000.00
0.00
5.000.00
Other Incoming R¢sources
ROOI GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FtrND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total Income cxcluding transfers
0.00
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is montli
Turnover
ar
datc
Expenditure
Investment Mana8emeiit Costs
ROOI GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Costs of Generating Fund5
ROOI GREEN PROJEcrs
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Charitable ActivitÉ<%
ROOI GREEN PROJEcrs
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Governance Costs
ROOI GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Grants and Donations
ROOI GREEN PROIECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Other Costs
ROOI GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total ExpendittJTE ¢xcluditLg transfers
0.00
0.00
1trtern21 Transters
ROOI GREEN PROJECTS
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Restricted bjnds tncome Over Expendittwe
0.00
5,000.00

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Defence Academy of the UK
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Turnover
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Designated FurKls Analysis
Income
Voluntary Irt¢ome
0.00
Activities for Generatin8 Fund5
0.00
Investment Income
0.00
0.00
Encome Resources from Chatitabl¢Activiti
0.00
0.00
Other tncoming Resources
0.00
0.00
Total Incornc excluding traA¥fers
0.00

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Turnover
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Expenditure
InveStll￿nt Management Costs
0.00
0.00
Costs of Generating Funds
0.00
Charitable Activities
0.00
0.00
Govemance Costs
Gr8nts and Donations
0.00
Other Cost$
0.00
0.00
Total Expenditure excluding transfers
0.00
Intcrnal Transfers
0.00
Desigllated fijnds Income Over Expenditur.
0.00

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Elldowrnent Funds Analysis
Income
Voluntary Income
0.00
Activities for Generoting FuThls
0.00
InV¢St￿ent Income
0.00
0.00
lllcome Resourcu frorn CharilableActiviti
0.00
0.00
Other Incoming Resource5
0.00
Total Jncome excluding transfers
0.00

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Turnover
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Expenditure
Investment Management Costs
0.00
0.00
Cost5 of Generating Funds
0.00
ChatitableActiviti¢s
0.00
Govern2nc¢ Costs
0.00
0.00
Grants 8nd Donatio
0.00
Other Costs
0.00
Total Expendi￿re ex¢luding iransfers
0.00
Internal Trartsfers
0.00
Endowment funds Income Over Expendity.
0.00

Notes to tlie Accounts (Paras 2 to 12 are to be completed by all funds which have a gross income of
£IOOK or over and those funds alreAdy registered witli the Charity Regulator, all other funds are to
completc Paras 6 and 7 and the declarations at ParA 12):
Princi
al Accountin
Policies
Accountin
Convention. The financial statements are Prepared under the historical cost
convention as modified by tlie inclusioii of investments at market vaIiie and in accordance with
applicable accounting standaTds. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best pi-actice
as set out in the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Cliarities, (SORP)
2005
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Incomin
Resources. Income is recognised in the period in which the charity is entitled to
receipt, and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. Grants from other agencies
including donations and other income from activities are in furtherance of the charity's objects and are
part of the general funds of the charity. A restricted fund is only recognised where this is an agreed
and explicit condit'ion of the grant or donor.
Intan
ible Income. Due to the close collaborative relationship and the manner in which the
charity's activities compliment those of the Army, intangible income, reflected in time and use of
premises 15 not quantifiable or measurable and so is not re¢ognised in the accounts.
Resources Ex
ended and Basis of Allocation of Costs. Expenditure is included when incurred or
exceptionally where a commitment is made which requires an accrual when payment is to be tnade in
tlie subsequent accounting period. Siiuilarly, Wl)e￿ prepaymenls are made in recognition of
commitment5 falling due in a 5ubs¢queTht accounting period. the appropriate credit is entered in the
accoiints and reversed tlie following year. Grants payable are included in the sofA when approved by
the Managing TTUStee. Expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is incuiTed. The majority of
costs are directly attributable to specific activities. Irrecoverable VAT is charged to the activity for
which it was incurred.
Governance Costs. Governance costs are the costs of professional advice, holding trustee
meetings or committee meetings associated with decision making, any fee for audit or independent
examination and any fee incui'red in the preparation. statutory filing, printing or copying of the annual
report and accounts.
italisation and De reciation of Tan
ible Fixed Assets. All assets having a purchase value of
mol'e than £500 are capitalised. The cost of tangible fixed assets are written off by equal annual
instalments over their expected useful lives using the following methods of depreciation:
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Motor vehicles
Straight Line over a period of 2 - 1 O years.
Straight Line over a period of 2 - 10 years.
Assets WLth a life of more than one year but with a purchase value of below £500 are included within
the inventory but the cost is written off in the year it is incurred and is not depreciated over the useful
life of the asset. Where the asset is depreciated over a period of more than l O years, details of the item
and period are to be provided following the notes ou page 31.
Fixed Asset IrLvestments. Fixed asset investments are included at market value at the balance
sheet date. Any gain or loss on revaluation is shown in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA).
Stocks. Purchased stock5 are valued at the lower cost or net realisable value making due
allowance for any obsolete or slow-moving items.

Funds Accountin
Funds held by the Charity are:
(l) General Pu
ose/UnTestricted IDesi
ated Funds. These are funds that can be used in
accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Managing Trustee. Designated
funds are unrestricted funds which have been allocatedlearmarked for a particular purpose by the
Managing Trustee and are to be de¢lared in the Managing Trustees comments in accordance with
Para 12 to these notes stating what they are intended to be used for and when.
(2) Endowment Funds. Endowment funds are those investments and other gifts accepted by
the unit, the capital sum or property being held in perpetuity and the income only being available
for charitable use.
(3) Restricted Funds. These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes
within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fl￿dS
are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of
each fund is to be included in the notes to the accounts.
Herita
e Assets. In the course of the unit's history, the Charity rnay have acquired gifts.
memorabilia. regalia, silverware, antiques and other histOTi¢al artefacts in the course of distinguished
military service in seLvice of the Crown. The value of these pieces is in large part derived from their
close association with Regimental history which precludes the use of convenlional valuation
techniques being applied. Whilst the objects of the charity do not specifically include preservation and
conservation, the pieces represent an essential element of celebrating the unit's history and foster
esprit-de-corps. Consequently, the Managing Trustee considers the charity to hold heritage assets both
for functional use and as an elernent of national history on behalf of the nation. Heritage assets
acquired prior to l Apr 06 are therefore not capitalised on the balance sheet but a description of those
assets is disclosed as part of ihe notes to the accounts. Heritage assets acquired after l Apr 06 where
the purchase price is known and which exceed £500.00 are included in tlie balance sheet at acquisition
value but are not depreciated.
Other Costs. Other costs are those costs not incurred in the undertaking of ¢haritable activity in
furtherance of the objects of the charity, i.e. the provision of facilities, recreational programmes or
activities in furtherance of military efficiency. They are also costs incurred in the making of grants
and donation. in the costs of generating funds, i.e. the costs incurred in trading or fundraising
undertaken by the charity, or in governance costs.

Grants Made. (Èf total grants aTe over 50/0 of the charity's total expenditure).
The charity made the following grants/donations'.
Grants to institutions
Name of institutions
Purpose
Total number of
rants given
Total amount of
rants aid
£1 000.00
£3,000.00
£250.00
£1,000.00
£1,000.00
£200.00
Icsc
20B
ACTO
ether
DAFFYS
Defence Futures
BTC
Serco Christmas
EOC BB
Event
Chiistmas Part
Dinner Ni
ht
EOC Dinner
Function
ILII
ESS Christmas
Icsc
21B
le Ball
French SLP I
DALSC
FS
Sei'co & ESS Pin Awards
Dandelion Mili
Families
Function & Raffle Prizes
Dinner Ni
ht
Function
Dinner Ni
Dinner
Function
Donation
Total rants to institutions
£248.20
£3,500.00
£7,500.00
£1,000.00
£500.00
£506.00
220.94
£19,925.14
ht
13
Grants to individuals
Purpose
Total number of
grants given
Total amount of
iants
Total
Related Parl TTansactions & Renumeration and EK
enses
Whilst the charity has a close working relationship with the Am]y, there are no transactions with the Army
which require disclosure under SORP 2005. The only tt7nsactions made by the charity in favour of the unit
are wholly attributable to the charitable activities of furthering military effi¢ieney. The Managing Trustee is
an officer or equivalent and fulfils the role as trnstee in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
No expenses have been paid to the trustee. In tlie event that expenses have been paid to the trustee these are
disclosed under the Managing Trustee's comments.
Anal sis of Ca ital Pro
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
Motor
vehicles
Total
Balance b/f
Pui'chases
Sales & W/Os
De reciation
Balance clf
87018.31
1,209.60
87,018.31
1,209.60
10,386.71
77,841.20
10,386.71
77,841.20

Total Value of Inveslments b Cate
Value £
115,737.15
in
value
market value
atbe
imiin
ear
Add additions to investrnents at cost
investments
Less dis
osals at car
in
value (investments sold
Addl(deduct) net gainl(loss) on revaluation (gain/loss at end of
accountin
eriodlaiidit
in
value
market value
urchased
25,000.00
6,182.14
at end of
ear
96,919.29
Breakdown of Market Values at31 Jul 25
Income
during
Year End
GPFI
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Total value
Value £
Value £
Value £
Value £
Value £
Investment properties
Investments listed on a recognised
stock exchange
Investments held in unit trusts or other
collective investment schemes
Investments in subsidiary or connected
undertakin
s and com
anies
Securities not listed on a recognised
Stock Exchan
Cash held as part of the investment
ortfolio
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
96,919.29
0.00
96,919.29
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Other investments
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total
96,919.29
0.00
0.00
96,919.29
0.00
List of Debtors
Debtor
Date of Debt
Amount
See attached Debtors List
Total
* There are no amounts falling due after more than one year (delete as appTOPTiate).
List of Creditois
Creditor
Date of Credit
Amount
See attached Creditors List
Total
* There are no amounts faIling due after more than one year (delete as appropriate).

rrj

In

Paid Em lo ees
This
NIA
Last
ear£
NIA
Gross wa
es
aid
er's National Insurance
Pension Contributions
aid
Total staff costs
Give the number of employees who were engaged in each of the followin
This
NIA
activities-
ear
Last
NIA
ear
Costs of
eneratin
Charitable activities
Other- Insurance
funds
Total
No individual employee received a salary of over £60,000.00
Governance Costs
This ear £
3,087.43
Last
ear£
2,498.66
85.00
Insurance
Posta
10. RestrictedlEndowment Funds
Give detai15 of the movements of the individual funds summarised in the restricted and endowrnent colurnn
of the Statements of Financial Activities (SOFA).
Incoming
Resources for
period
Outgoing
Resources for
period
Fund Name
Fund Bal BIF
Transfers
Gain5 and
Losses
Fund Bal
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Closin
5,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
ROOI GREEN PROJECTS
R002 GRADUATION DAY
R003 AFCC now S&W FUND
R004 CLOSED
R005 CLOSED
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5,000.(K)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
O.IK)
Total Restricted Funds
0.00
5,000.00
0.00
0.00
5,000.00

A brief explanation as to the nature and purpose of the charity's Restricted Funds is to be pmvided.
Name of Restricted Fund
se of fund
Investment dividends ring fenced to support mess members projects.
ow Closed
For Green Pro
Dividends Projects
Green Pro
ects
ects
I l. Herlta
ets
Heritage assets that are owned by the charity but purchasedlacquired prior to l Apr 06 are not included in the
charity's capital property value (see note l.j). A listldescription of these assets is below..
See attached.
12. Declarations
All of the charity's commitments are provided for in the accounts.
No guarantees have been given to third parties.
The charity has not received any loans that are outstanding at the Ye￿..elld and secured on assets.
The charity has not granted any loans to institutions or companies connected with the charity.
The charity did not make any ex-gratia payments during the year.
Sufficient resources are held in an appropriate fonn to enable each fund to be applied in accordance with ihe
restrictions imposed.
The financial activities, &ssets and liabilities of all the charlty's branches or sections have been included.
The trustees have not changed the year end date or the length of the charity's financial year.
The charllty has no designated funds (if there are designated funds the reason for designation and when each
designated fi￿d Ès intended to be used by is to be stated in the Managing Trustee report).
All the charity's operations are continuing operations and there were no operations discontxnued or acquired
during the year.
No funds (unrestrÈcted, designated, Testricted or endowment) are in defLcit at the balance sheet date.
The Charity has no intangible assets.
There were no irAter-fund loans outstanding at the balance sheet date.
There are no intangible assets.

None of the charity's functional fixed assets have been Te-valued during the year and the charity does not
have a policy of revaluation of these assets.
The charity has no subsidiary companies.
The charity has no material fixed assets which have not been capitallsed and included in the balance sheet.
No inteinal transfers have occurred out of restrictedlendowment funds. In the event that a transfer has taken
place, full details of the reason for the transfer are disclosed in the Managing Trustee's comments.
All investtnents held are investment assets in the UK unless othenvise stated.
Note: Where any of the declarations are not correct they are to be crossed out and details provided in the
Managing Trustees comments.
Additional comments:
The Oil Painting ts being depreciated using the declining balance method at l % per year.
Signature:
Name: Ma R Rai
OGLR
Date:
Appointment: Fund Manager {Regimental
Accountant Scheme) l Account
Holder (Audit Board Scheme)

Managing Trustee's Annual Report and Comments:
Unit..
Defen¢e Academy of the UK
Address:
Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8LA
In respect of the
DA Station Officers, Mess
Fundlcharity
Charity CommissionlRegulator registered number 1163155
Description of the charity's trusts
This should include-
Details, including date if l(nown of the charity's governing document (e.g. trust deed, will,
constitution etc). and
A brief explanation of the charity's objects.
Where applicable, you may choose to give details of any specific investtnent powers of Éhe charity.
Governing Document
(e.g. Trust Deed,
Constitution)
Constitution adopted 17 January 2012
The promotion of efficiency of the Armed forces of the Crown by the
provision and support of facilities and activities for the efficiency and well-
being of sei'vice personnel.
Objects of the Charity
Explain briefly how trustees are elected or appointed and details of any induction and trustee Iraining
attended.
Trustee selection
method
By Appointment
Trustee induction and
training
All Arms Fund Managers Course

Explain about what the charity is trying to do and how it is going about it. You are only required to provide
a brief summary of the main activities and achievements of the charity during the year in relation to its
objects.
Summary of main
activities in relation to
the Charity's object5
Provision of grants & subsidies to support the facilities and activities of
Mess members.
Summary of main
achievements of the
Charity during the year
The fund continue5 to support the facilities & activities of the Mess
members.
Provide a brief review of the financial posttion of the charity. This should include the princip￿ types of
income.
Financial Review
Income is derived from Mess subscriptions, profits from bar takings and
investment income.
The MarAaging Trustee should give in their report a description of the following policies..
For the selection of investments for the charity.
For detern]ining the level of income reserves held, ststing and explaining the level of reserves
held.
Where 8raTits are made by the charity, the selection of individuals and instithtions who are to
receive grants out of the assets of the charity.
Financial reserves
policy
Nil
Investments selection
policy and perfornlance
of those investtnents.
A5 directed by the Investtnent & Management Committee who instruct
SckLroders Personal Wealth.
Provide the name of all trusteeslthe Managing Trustee(s) during the report year.
Managing Trustee's
namdtrustees, names
W8 Cdr G Thomas
W8 Cdr K Ingram
Serious Incidents
Nil

Public Benefit
Statement
This fund provides public benefit by assisting service personnel to more
effectively perform their roles viithin the Armed FoT¢es of the Crown. It
does this byproviding and szlpporling messfacilifies and social activilies.
This assistance enables service personnel to face the challenges and danger
associated with military service by developing and Maintaining leamwork-
kills,'fitness,' confidence, ckaracfer, spirit aFzd attitude,. and morale* As a
result, the fund promotes the efficiency of the Armed FoTces of the Crown by
enhancing the British Army's capability to undertake tlie roles demanded of
it including the defence of the United Kingdom and its interests.
(I confimi that I have paid due Tegard to the Chatity Commission of England
and Wales's guidance on public benefit when deciding what activities, the
charity should undertake.)
*delete as appropriate.
replace with wording appropriate to activities of fund e.g. 'providing andsupporting messfacilEtie
andsocial acfivities, or 'providing andsupporling sporting and adventure Iroining activities.
Additional comments (include any declarations which were not ¢OtTect (Pg 12113)):
The IA Comments are noted.
As MT I will approach tlie PMC to address the excessive investment portfolio and approach the membership
for ways in which to improve the mess for the good and benefit of its members.
The FM is to action the IA point regarding Mess Silver this Tequirement should have been completed in this
audit period.
Signature..
Name:
W CdrKIn
Date:
Dja)
Appointment:
MT/CO

Internal Auditor'slAudit Board Report
I have examined the books of account and records from which the final accounts were prepared and
have obtained all the infom]ation and explanations that were necessary for the purpose of my internal audit.
I Certify that end of period checks have ken conducted in accordance with Service Funds Regulations.
Subject to the observations given below I am satisfied that proper books of account have been kept and
that the final accounts give a true and fair view of the results of transactions over the period and of the state
of the Fund's affairs as at the date of the balance sheet. Subject also to my observations I am satisfied that
cash and bank balances and stocks on hand have been properly checked at prescribed intervals and that
adequate insurance exists.
I have stamped and signed the original books of account and the Original records I have checked. All
vouchers relating to this account period have been cancelled.
I have made the following observations whilst carrying out the internal audit:
Previous observations h&¥È/have not been actioned (list those observations outstanding).
(l) The investment has seen a significant gain of £12,522.42 and now stands at £115,737.15
whilst safeguarding funds is encouraged this amount is excessive lo requirements. The mess are
strongly encouraged to formalise a plan to reduce thi5 amount for the good and benefit of its
members.
(2) The Mess has yet to have the silver valued so the RA can Capitalize this property as
directed in SFRS (now ACSOS). The FM should address this mandatory requirement at the
earliest opportunity.
Despite the realisation of £25k on the investment a gain of £6,182.14 leaves the total at £96.919.29
whilst a reduction on the previous years. this remains significant, and the mess is furlher encouraged to
formalise a plan to decre&se this for the good and benefit of its members.
The mess has no debtor's the one showing has been cleared through the I&E for Jul 25.
SAgnature:
Name..
SJWorth
Date:
Appointment:
S02 PS

Comd/S02 SPS- Independent Ei xaminer's Report on th¢ Aeeounts, and Comments
ective Res
onsibiliti¢s of Trustees and Examiner
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the Act).
Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners
(under section 43(7)(b) of the Act).
State whether particulaT matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Inde
endent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity
Comrnissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
cornparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items
or discLosure5 in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I
do not express an audit opinion on the accouThts.
Inde
endent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to rny attention (other than that disclosed
overleaf*)'.
Wliich gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
(l) To keep accounting records in accordan¢e with section 41 of the 1993 Act..
{2) To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act:
have not been met.
To which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
* Delete as applicable.

ComdlS02 SPS- Independent Eixaminer's Report on the Accounts, and Comments
Disclosure Section (Only to be completed if the examiner needs to highlight PToblems/discrepancies)
Give heTe brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose:
ComdlS02 SPS Comments
Independent Examiner's Signature:
Name..
Date..
Appointment:

**Defence Academy – Station Officer’s Mess Fund** 

## **SO2 SPS – Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts, and Comments** 

1. **Direction 1: Check whether the charity is eligible to have an independent examination.** I’ve used the guidance summary at Annex C to Chapter 21 of ACSO 3354 to ensure independent examination by the Comd/SO2 SPS is authorised. 

2. **Direction 2: Check for any conflict of interest that prevents the examiner from carrying out their independent examination.** I declare that I have not acted as IA or had any other involvement in the day to day running of a service fund (e.g., in a previous assignment) within the last three years. 

3. **Direction 3: Record your independent examination.** A record of associated documents used for this audit is being stored along with the report and accounts. 

4. **Direction 4: Plan your independent examination.** As the examiner I obtained the relevant constitution, objectives, organisational structure, the funds managed, its activities and accounting records and systems prior to conducting my examination. 

## 5. **Direction 5: Check that accounting records are kept to the to the required standard.** 

a. As the examiner I satisfied myself that all relevant PAXTON+/AB 397 accounting records and subsidiary books are maintained and up to date, including an examination of transactions carried within the fund during the fund’s last G1 audit. 

b. I have checked that the 6-monthly FM/Trustee internal financial controls checklist (British Army) was completed (see Annex B to Chapter 2 of these regulations). 

6. **Direction 6: Check that the accounts are consistent with the accounting record.** As the IE I examined the final accounts to ascertain if they revealed any unusual items, unexpected fluctuations or inconsistencies. 

7. **Direction 7: Check that the Charity is operated in line with the accrual’s basis of accounting.** The accounts are prepared on an accrual’s basis, and the relevant checks have been made to confirm that the charity accounting complies with the accrual’s method of accounting. Wherever deviation may exist, guidance was provided to the MT and are recorded within this report. 

## 8. **Direction 8. Check the reasonableness of the significant estimates and judgments and accounting policies used in accounting for the types of funds held and in the preparation of the accounts.** I have checked: 

a. The general accounting policies of the service fund have been agreed with the Charity Commission and are listed in the AF N1514. 

b. Any significant income expectations listed in the Managing Trustee’s Financial Reviews in previous accounting periods are noted and their continued receipt considered against future planned expenditure where appropriate. 

c. I checked that separate funds of the charity have been correctly accounted for and reported correctly in the accounts. 

d. I checked to ensure that no material breach of trust has taken place in the use of charitable funds in the reporting period e.g., use of monies in a restricted fund for a purpose outside of the restriction. 



## 9. **Direction 9. The examiner must check whether the trustees have considered the financial circumstances of the charity at the end of the reporting period and, if the accounts are prepared on an accrual’s basis, check whether the trustees have assessed the charity’s position as a going concern when approving the accounts.** 

a. The IE should consider if the service fund remains viable for future accounting periods. 

b. Consider the worth of the service fund over the periods of previous AF N1514s – Consider if the worth of the fund reduced over an extended period. 

c. I’ve considered the worth of the service fund over the periods of previous AF N1514s and assessed if the worth of the fund reducing over an extended period. 

d. Debtors and Creditors have been examined and guidance provided to FM where necessary. 

10. **Direction 10. Check the form and content of the account** . I have: 

a. The service fund accounts and AF N1514 complies with SORP and the minimum accounting standard required (SOFA, balance Sheet and completed notes to the accounts). 

- b. Checked for the correct completion of the AF N1514. 

## 11. **Direction 11. Direction 11 directs independent examiners to identify items from the analytical review of the accounts that need to be followed up for further explanation or evidence.** 

a. Any follow up action or request for further explanation can be found at paragraph 13 below. 

## 12. **Direction 12: I have compared the trustees’ annual report with the Accounts.** 

## **Comments** 

13. The IA comments are noted. I have the following comments, some of which requires action: a. No comments. 

Date: 24 Feb 26 

Independent Examiner’s ___S Kamble__________ Signature 

Name: Appointment: 

Maj S Kamble AGC(SPS) SO2 SPS HQ SE