# **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
**ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
# **CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION CIO NUMBER 1178000**
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG
## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **CONTENTS**
|Pages 3 to 7|Report of the Trustees|
|---|---|
|Page 8|Statement of Financial Activities|
|Page 9|Balance Sheet|
|Pages 10 to 17|Notes to the Financial Statements|
|Page 18|Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees.|
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
## **CIO NUMBER**
1178000
## **START OF FINANCIAL PERIOD**
1 January 2025
**END OF FINANCIAL PERIOD**
31 December 2025
**TRUSTEES THAT SERVED DURING THE YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2025**
Sqn Ldr L Mitchell Chair Flt Lt R Thornbury Trustee and Skeleton TM Flt Lt S Cecy Trustee and Ops Director WO K Isaacs Trustee and Treasurer Flt Lt S Steele Trustee WO C Dupee Trustee and Alpine Luge TM
AOC no. 22 (Training) Group may appoint one trustee who will be the Chair of the CIO. The remaining trustees are elected at AGM.
## **CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS**
Room 43, Kermode Hall RAF Halton Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP22 5PG
## **GOVERNING DOCUMENT**
CIO Association document registered 18th April 2018, as amended 15th October 2024
## **BANKERS**
Royal Bank of Scotland Holt's Military Banking 200 Fowler Avenue Fowler Business Park Farnborough Hampshire GU14 7JP
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG
## **OBJECTS**
The objects for which the Charitable Incorporated Organisation is established (the “Objects”) are to promote the effectiveness of His Majesty’s Armed Forces by increasing physical fitness, fostering the esprit de corps and raising morale of members of the Royal Air Force and other services in an inclusive and safe environment, through the promotion of participation and furthering its proper administration whilst enabling the provision of facilities for Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton Winter Sports.
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
The objects for which the Charity is established (the “Objects”) are to promote the effectiveness of His Majesty’s Armed Forces by increasing physical fitness, fostering the esprit de corps and raising morale of members of the Royal Air Force and other services in an inclusive and safe environment, through the promotion of participation and furthering its proper administration whilst enabling the provision of facilities for Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton Winter Sports.
The BLSA as a whole conduct a minimum of three, although traditionally four, main overseas events during the seasonal year, one for Alpine Luge and the remaining for the rest of the association. In support of these events, the BLSA conduct several training and selection events to support athlete development. These events consist of wheeled luge events, push track training, general fitness and conditioning, equipment training days and administrative days for committee members.
The overseas events consist of on ice training, general strength and conditioning, development of athlete sliding through feedback session and track walks culminating in a race at the end of each week to enable athletes to test their abilities in race conditions.
## **STATEMENT ON PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The trustees have been mindful of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
## **CONTRIBUTION BY VOLUNTEERS**
It is acknowledged that sport in the RAF is delivered through the aegis of the Sports Associations and the willing, enthusiastic volunteers who undertake roles on the Executive Committees and in the associations. The delivery of RAF competition would not be possible without officials, all of whom are volunteers. The contribution in these roles is highly valued and much appreciated and recognised as a duty activity in Service policy documents.
## **EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE**
|**Committee member name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**|
|---|---|---|
|Lisa Mitchell|Chair||
|John-Paul Kibble|Secretary||
|Keith McLaughlin|Bobsleigh TM||
|Luke Farrar|Olympic Luge||
|John Stanbridge|Sponsorship||
|Adam Wright|Safety Manager||
|Scott Cecy|Ops Director||
|Katie Isaacs|Treasurer||
|Chris Dupee|Alpine Luge TM *||
|Rhys Thornbury|Skeleton TM||
* note change of discipline name from Natural Luge to Alpine Luge
## **ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE**
The BLSA is headed by a nominated President who provides oversight, advice, and guidance to the BLSA Committee.
The BLSA Committee is headed by a chairperson, supported by the following roles:
- Ops Director
- Safety Manager
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Discipline Team Managers
- Trustees
Each Discipline Team Manager is supported by a discipline specific team for equipment, admin, and finance.
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **SOCIAL INVESTMENT**
The BLSA does not have an income that can be used to make a profit for the association as the majority of the funding is received from the RAFCF therefore does not conduct social investment. The remaining income is generated from RAF Winter Sports Association grants. However, funds that are given to the association are split predominantly between operating costs and clothing and equipment. Operating cost expenditure typically has a single application as it contributes towards overseas location activity. The majority of clothing and equipment expenditure is always seen as in investment which supports athlete development, PPE for sliding or physical sliding equipment, items purchased within this context is expected to remain in use by the BLSA for up to 20 years subject to any damage sustained that cannot be rectified. A small amount of funding is utilised for consumables such as sandpaper, grease, and tape, all of which are single use but ensure equipment is serviced appropriately to enable safe activity.
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE**
The BLSA primarily benefits each individual who has the opportunity to become involved either as an athlete, a BLSA committee member, safety official or any combination of the three. As athletes, individuals are challenged, both on and off the track, enabling them to put themselves into stretch in a controlled environment developing their ability to push beyond their understood limits developing their war fighter spirit. The also have the opportunity as they develop as athletes within their disciplines to begin so share their experience to more junior athletes. All personnel are exposed to a high level of staff work, organisational, managerial and leadership challenges which supports personal and team learning and development. This helps individuals to try new leadership and management styles in a controlled but demanding environment which can be transferred directly back into their military roles. In 2025, the BLSA was able to provide training opportunities for in excess of 200 athletes ranging from basic skills training to on ice training and racing.
In addition, there was also opportunities for athletes to represent their country on the International Race Circuit in both Bobsleigh and Skeleton with athletes reaching the height of representation as competitive athletes. The athletes who were selected to represent their country have developed a substantial skill set which has had direct benefit back to the military. In addition, their success has inspired a whole new generation of potential athletes to display interest, commitment, and drive to join the BLSA as athletes and staff members ensuring there is a competitive pool of people to drive the skill and competition.
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AGAINST OBJECTIVES SET**
N/A. The BLSA does not routinely set numerical targets for athletes to ensure all athletes regardless of ability can achieve their own individual objectives.
## **FUNDRAISING**
The BLSA does not individually fundraise however, through their association with the RAFCF they have been ensuring RAF Sports Lottery is supported by all athletes and where possible supporting the positive work of the RAF CF through social media.
## **INVESTMENTS**
Investment of given grants has been carefully managed to ensure funds are being spent wisely to ensure current and future objectives can be met.
## **RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY RELATED PARTIES**
The BLSA maintains a good relationship with the RAF CF and NGBs. Often BLSA members are invited to apply for more senior positions within the NGB committees which strengthens the relationship between the BLSA and the NGBs.
## **TRUSTEE SELECTION METHODS**
Chairman appointed by The Air Officer Commanding Number 22 (Training) Group. Other Executive Committee members and Trustees are appointed at AGM.
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **SERIOUS INCIDENTS**
There were no serious incidents to report.
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
The BLSA continue to sit in a suitable position with an adequate amount of unrestricted funds built up in reserve. Costings of overseas tracks has increased this year with track availability also proving to be a concern. With the loss of one major tracks due to refurbishment and another track due to safety reasons the BLSA is having to look to other tracks for availability which will continue to cause issues into the 26/27 season. This could result in a reduction of the number of overseas events being held although this is still a priority and the Committee are continually looking to streamline expenditure within risk appetite to enable as many events as possible to be conducted
The BLSA have continued to receive the required grants for operational costs and overseas activities in line with the Committee 5-year plan and have been able to remain within set budgets of training and competition. However, should the allocated grants decrease beyond their current allocation then it will be extremely difficult for the BLSA to run the optimum number of events with suitable PPE and maintenance equipment resulting in a reduced output for athletes.
## **POLICY ON RESERVES**
Whilst it is not necessary to hold reserves due to the funding avenues from RAF Central Fund retaining some reserves does give an amount of flexibility. Reserves are held to support extraordinary expenditure that is not covered by RAFCF or other grants and provides a buffer for the discipline should there be additional unexpected costs.
Free reserves held (before the merger took place) at 31st December 2025 were £98,522 as represented by unrestricted net current assets.
## **GOING CONCERN**
As stated above, the track costs are increasing coupled with track availability and with a further reduction in funding there is a potential that the BLSA will be unable to support all planned events across the disciplines due to personal contributions being unachievable, particularly for Junior Ranks or those with reduced disposable income. The situation continues to be monitored and worked through to ensure maximum amount of events are held.
The Trustees of the Association have determined that it is in the best interests of the charity to merge with the Royal Air Force Central Fund. As of the date of transfer the Association will no longer exist as a standalone entity but will operate and deliver its activity within the charitable operating framework of the Royal Air Force Central Fund.
## **PRINCIPAL SOURCES OF FUNDS**
The principal source of funding is from the annual grant received from the RAF Central Fund, which is split down into the 4 separate disciplines. Additional funding is received from the DRS, the Nuffield Trust and personal contributions from the athletes.
## **INVESTMENT POLICY**
There is no set policy as equipment is used until end of life and is replaced as required.
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **PRINCIPAL RISKS FACING THE CHARITY**
The key risks facing the charity are as follows:
- Inflation rates in Europe.
- Exchange rates.
- Import taxes.
- Limited specialist equipment suppliers.
- Lack of track availability resulting in condensed sliding activity and inability to source accommodation at a lower rate.
- Risk of Service Personnel availability which would then increase civilian coaching costs.
- Increasing prices.
- European tracks limiting the release of free sliding time to allowing booking accommodation at a
- reasonable rate.
- Lack of track availability due to increased training and competitions in the Olympic year which requires
- potential use of less commonly used tracks which incur increased costs.
This is because the majority of events are required to be carried out abroad due to the lack of ice and snow facilities in the UK. Furthermore, the vast majority of kit and equipment is sourced from Europe, America and Canada due to a limited amount of UK based suppliers.
## **TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES**
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
4 Mar 26 Date …………………………………………. Signature……………………………………………………………… Lisa Mitchell PRINT NAME…………………………………………………………..
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
|Note
**INCOME**
Donations and Legacies
3a
Charitable Activities
3b
Other Trading Activities
3c
**TOTAL**
**EXPENDITURE**
**Expenditure on:**
Raising Funds
4a
Charitable Activities
4b
Other
4c
**TOTAL**
**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) BEFORE**
**INVESTMENT GAINS/(LOSSES)**
Net gains/(losses) on investments
**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
Transfers between funds
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:**
Total Funds Brought Forward
Transfer of Assets on Merger (Note 15)
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**Income**
**and**
**Endowments**
**from:**|Unrestricted
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
**2025**
**2024**
£
£
**£**
**£**
4,000
110,250
114,250
96,468
68,430
-
68,430
55,011
5,000
-
5,000
-
**77,430**
**110,250**
**187,680**
**151,479**
-
-
-
-
53,287
22,570
75,857
147,787
6,529
5,766
12,295
-
**59,816**
**28,336**
**88,152**
**147,787**
**17,614**
**81,914**
**99,528**
**3,692**
-
-
-
-
**17,614**
**81,914**
**99,528**
**3,692**
20,307
(20,307)
-
-
**37,921**
**61,607**
**99,528**
**3,692**
101,790
56,256
158,046
154,354
(139,711)
(117,863)
(257,574)
**-**
**-**
**-**
**158,046**|
|---|---|
Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as discontinuing within this CIO, however post merger, operations will continue under the RAF Central Fund.
The notes on pages 10 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025**
|Note
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible assets
2
**Current Assets**
Stocks
Debtors
6
Cash at bank and in hand
7
**Total Current Assets**
**Creditors:**
8
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL ASSETS**less current liabilities
**Creditors:**
9
**NET ASSETS**
**Funds of the CIO**
General Funds
Restricted Funds
10
**Total Funds**
amounts falling due within one
year
amounts falling due in more
than one year|Unrestricted
Restricted
**31-Dec-25**
**31-Dec-24**
Funds
Funds
**Total**
**Total**
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
-
76,974
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
41,698
-
-
-
53,136
**-**
**-**
**-**
**94,834**
-
-
-
13,762
-
-
-
81,072
**-**
**-**
**-**
**158,046**
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**158,046**
-
-
-
101,790
-
-
-
56,256
**-**
**-**
**-**
**158,046**|
|---|---|
## **Signed on behalf of all the trustees**
Signature
> Print Name Wg Cdr Lisa Mitchell
Date of approval 5 Mar 26
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **Basis of preparation**
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
As noted under the Reserves and Going Concern sections of the Trustees Report and in Note 15, the CIO has merged with the RAF Central Fund, with an effective date of 1st January 2026. This will mean that the CIO's operations will cease with Royal Air Force Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton Association CIO, but will continue to operate and deliver its activity within the charitable operating framework of the Royal Air Force Central Fund.
The CIO constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
## **Changes to accounting estimates**
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
## **Material prior period errors**
No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period.
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.
## **INCOME**
## **Recognition of Income**
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
- the CIO becomes entitled to the income;
- it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
- the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
## **Offsetting**
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
## **Grants and Donations**
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).
## **Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants**
This is only included in the SoFA once the CIO has provided the related goods or services or met the performance related conditions.
## **Gifts in Kind**
Gifts in kind for use by the CIO are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.
## **Volunteer Help**
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors' annual report.
## **Income from interest, royalties and dividends**
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
## **Investment Gains and Losses**
This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
## **Insurance claims**
Insurance claims are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP) and are included as an item of other income in the SoFA.
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)**
## **INCOME**
## **Income from membership subscriptions**
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities.
## **EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES**
## **Liability Recognition**
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the CIO to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
## **Grants with Performance Conditions**
Where the CIO gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
## **Grants Payable without Performance Conditions**
Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor CIO to realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be recognised.
## **Deferred income**
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
## **Provisions for liabilities**
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
## **Debtors**
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the CIO. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
## **Fixed Assets**
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £5,000 (until 31 December 2024 the capitalisation threshold was set at £1,000). They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the CIO on receipt.
## **Depreciation Expense**
Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is calculated at a rate to write off their cost on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied per annum are as follows:
||From 1-Jan-25|Until 31-Dec-24|
|---|---|---|
|Bobsleigh|5-10%|10% - 20%|
|Olympic Luge|5-10%|20%|
|Natural Luge|5-10%|20%|
|Skeleton|5-10%|20%|
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
|**2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
EQUIPMENT
Cost
01-Jan-25
Additions
Adjustment
Transfers between Funds
Disposals
Transfer on Merger (Note 15)
Cost at
31-Dec-25
Depreciation
01-Jan-25
Adjustment
Charge
Disposals
Transfer on Merger (Note 15)
Depreciation at
31-Dec-25
Net Book Value
31-Dec-25
Net Book Value
31-Dec-24|Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
£
£
£
34,908
206,619
241,527
6,750
20,250
27,000
-
24,700
24,700
20,250
(20,250)
-
(6,529)
(48,986)
(55,515)
(55,379)
(182,333)
(237,712)
-
-
-
14,190
150,363
164,553
-
24,700
24,700
-
(67,373)
(67,373)
-
(43,220)
(43,220)
(14,190)
(64,470)
(78,660)
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
20,718
56,256
76,974|
|---|---|
When the fixed assets were originally transferred from the unincorporated charity to this CIO in 2018, the net book values were inadvertently used instead of the original cost. The adjustment of £24,700 to cost and depreciation represents the grossing up of those assets to their correct original cost and accumulated depreciation.
The negative depreciation charge of £67,373 shown in the table above, represents the fact that during 2025, the CIO assessed the fixed assets remaining useful life and adjusted the depreciation accordingly in line with the new expected lifespan.
There were no annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments.
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
|**3. ANALYSIS OF INCOME**
**a) Donations and Legacies**
Grants
**b) Charitable Activities**
Income from Charitable Activities:
Annual Dinner
Inter Service Championships
RAF Championships
Personal Contributions
**c) Other Trading Activities**
Sponsorship|Unrestricted
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
**2025**
**2024**
£
£
**£**
**£**
4,000
110,250
114,250
96,468
**4,000**
**110,250**
**114,250**
**96,468**
2,495
-
2,495
-
30,662
-
30,662
38,218
11,350
-
11,350
2,100
23,923
-
23,923
14,693
**68,430**
**-**
**68,430**
**55,011**
5,000
-
5,000
-
**5,000**
**-**
**5,000**
**-**|
|---|---|
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **4. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE**
|**a) Raising Funds**
**b) Charitable Activities**
Expenditure on Charitable Activities:
Annual Dinner
Kit & Equipment
Overseas Visits
Accommodation
RAF Championships
Inter Services Championships
Operating Costs * (Note 5)
New Member Engagement
Depreciation
Training Camp
Sponsorship Grants
Other
**c) Other**
Loss on disposal of fixed assets|Unrestricted
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
**2025**
**2024**
£
£
**£**
**£**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
4,739
-
4,739
-
10,374
18,239
28,613
22,211
-
472
472
-
32,205
10,762
42,967
37,759
-
6,220
6,220
932
-
29,395
29,395
34,954
2,819
8,524
11,343
29,007
150
271
421
-
-
(67,373)
(67,373)
19,619
-
16,045
16,045
3,305
3,000
-
3,000
-
-
15
15
-
**53,287**
**22,570**
**75,857**
**147,787**
6,529
5,766
12,295
-
**6,529**
**5,766**
**12,295**
**-**|
|---|---|
## **5. FURTHER DETAIL OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES**
|Included in Operating Costs:
Coaching and Training Costs
Entrance Fees
Hire costs
Independent examiner’s fees
Insurance
Laundry and Cleaning
Medals and Trophies
Miscellaneous
Office Equipment and Consumables
Printing, Postage and Stationery
Repairs and Maintenance
Travel and Subsistence Costs|**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
648
869
-
878
2,032
23,342
1,260
1,260
1,136
750
764
150
431
307
-
82
483
-
-
1,369
2,708
-
1,881
-
**11,343**
**29,007**|
|---|---|
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
|**6. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS**|Unrestricted|Restricted|**Total**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Fund|Fund|**31-Dec-25**|**31-Dec-24**|
||£|£|**£**|**£**|
|Debtors|-|-|-|4,682|
|Prepayments|895|-|895|20,470|
|Accrued Income|12,890|-|12,890|16,546|
|Transfer on Merger (Note 15)|(13,785)|-|(13,785)|-|
||-|-|**-**|**41,698**|
|**7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND**
Cash at bank and on hand
Transfer on Merger (Note 15)|Unrestricted
Fund
£
91,962
(91,962)|Restricted
Fund
£
-
-|**Total**
**31-Dec-25**
**£**
91,962
(91,962)|**Total**
**31-Dec-24**
**£**
53,136
-|
|Total|-|-|**-**|**53,136**|
|Creditors
Accrual - Independent Examination
Deferred Income
Transfer on Merger (Note 15)
**8. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING**
**DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|Unrestricted
Fund
£
-
-
7,225
(7,225)|Restricted
Fund
£
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**31-Dec-25**
**£**
-
-
7,225
(7,225)|**Total**
**31-Dec-24**
**£**
12,472
1,290
-
-|
||-|-|**-**|**13,762**|
|**8.a) MOVEMENT ON DEFERRED INCOME**
Deferred income brought forward 01/01/25
Utilised in the year|Affiliation
Membership
-
-|O'seas Visit|Sponsorship
-
-
-
-|**Total**
-
-|
|Receipts
Deferred income as at 31/12/25
Transfer on Merger (Note 15)|-
-
-
-|-
-
4,225
3,000
4,225
3,000
(4,225)
(3,000)||-
7,225
7,225
(7,225)|
||**-**||**-**
**-**|**-**|
Deferred income represents sponsorship and overseas visit personal contributions intended for the following financial year.
**9. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR**
|Creditors
Accruals
**DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR**|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**31-Dec-25**
**31-Dec-24**
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**|
|---|---|
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **10. RESTRICTED FUNDS**
## CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD
|RAF Central Fund
BLS Depn Fund
Natural Luge Depn Fund
RAF Central Fund
DRS Grant
BLS Depn Fund
Natural Luge Depn Fund|Balance
**Balance**
01-Jan-25
Income
Expenditure
Transfer
Transfer
**31-Dec-25**
btw Funds
on Merger
£
£
£
£
£
**£**
-
110,250
(89,943)
(20,307)
-
**-**
54,988
-
61,607
-
(116,595)
**-**
1,268
-
-
-
(1,268)
**-**
56,256
110,250
(28,336)
(20,307)
(117,863)
**-**
Balance
**Balance**
01-Jan-24
Income
Expenditure
Transfer
Transfer
**31-Dec-24**
btw Funds
on Merger
£
£
£
£
£
**£**
-
84,768
(81,021)
(3,747)
-
**-**
-
11,700
(11,700)
-
-
**-**
71,114
-
(16,126)
-
-
**54,988**
1,923
-
(655)
-
-
**1,268**
73,037
96,468
(109,502)
(3,747)
-
**56,256**
PRIOR REPORTING PERIOD|
|---|---|
The Central Fund Grant is to be used for operating costs, kit and equipment, overseas visits and development activities. The transfer represents fixed assets purchased and added to the fixed asset register.
The DRS Grant is to be used for Piste Hire.
The BLS and Natural Luge funds are to be used to depreciate the fixed assets.
Restricted Funds are represented by:
|Fixed Assets
Cash at Bank
Debtors and Prepayments
Creditors and Accruals|31-Dec-25
£
-
-
-
-
-|31-Dec-24
£
56,256
(11,438)
11,700
(262)
56,256|
|---|---|---|
## **11. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES**
Four trustees were reimbursed for charitable purchases they had paid personally. These reimbursements totalled £6,541.25 and covered purchases such as member accommodation and equipment. No other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.
## **12. RISK ASSESSMENT**
The trustees actively review the major risks which the CIO faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
## **13. RESERVES POLICY**
The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025**
## **14. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the CIO Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.
## **15. TRANSFER OF ASSETS ON MERGER**
RAF Bobsleigh, Luge & Skeleton Association merged with RAF Central Fund (charity number 1152560) at midnight between 31st December 2025 and 1st January 2026. On that date the assets and liabilities of RAF Bobsleigh, Luge & Skeleton Association were transferred to the RAF Central Fund and its reserves were treated as a donation to the RAF Central Fund. The transactions of RAF Bobsleigh, Luge & Skeleton Association since that date have been included in the Statement of Financial Activities of the RAF Central Fund.
The assets transferred were as follows:
|Fixed Assets at net book value
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
Creditors
TOTAL|31-Dec-25
£
£
£
£
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
Fund
Funds
41,189
-
117,863
159,052
91,962
-
-
91,962
13,785
-
-
13,785
(7,225)
-
-
(7,225)
139,711
-
117,863
257,574|
|---|---|
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## **ROYAL AIR FORCE BOBSLEIGH, LUGE & SKELETON ASSOCIATION**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Royal Air Force Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton Association Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("the CIO") for the year ended 31st December 2025.
As the CIO's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I draw attention to note 15 in the financial statements. As stated in note 15, the Trustees confirm that the Association has merged with RAF Central Fund. All assets and liabilities have now been transferred. Therefore the charity is not a going concern. I have no other concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
G W Schulz FCMA
## Date: 10 March 2026
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG
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