The Soldiers' And Aviators' Scripture Readers Association
Soldiers' And Airmen's Scripture Readers Association, S A S R A
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 235708
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Dec. 2, 1964
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined
Address
- Address
- The Soldiers & Airmens Scripture
Readers Association
Havelock House
Barrack Road
ALDERSHOT
GU11 3NP
Contact
- Phone
- 03000301302
- [email protected]
- Website
sasra.org.uk
Activities
Spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ among the personnel in the British Army and Royal Air Force. Encouragement of Christians in the British Army and Royal Air Force to grow in their faith.
Objects: 4.1 The objects for which the Charity is established are, for the public benefit:(a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Belief; and (b) to promote the social, moral and spiritual welfare of the personnel of HM Forces, so far as this is consistent with the first object abovein particular, but not exclusively by, in any part of the world:(i) introducing servicemen and women to a practical experience of the Christian faith in support of the moral component of fighting power and their adherence to the Values & Standards of the British military;(ii) befriending servicemen and women with a view to supporting their spiritual welfare;(iii) encouraging serving Christians to witness to their colleagues by their manner of life and their spoken testimony;(iv) encouraging and facilitating regular individual and corporate Bible study and the formation of interdenominational fellowship gatherings;(v) holding talks, addresses and other events with a Bible focus;(vi) providing pastoral support for servicemen and women, where appropriate signposting them to support, medical and other welfare services; and(vii) providing social facilities for servicemen and women through which these activities may be undertaken.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Religious Activities
- Who
- Other Defined Groups
Areas of operation
- Country
- Germany, Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £2,067,947 | £1,359,988 | £5,890,060 | 31 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1,265,140 | £1,333,559 | £5,072,901 | 30 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1,347,351 | £1,375,069 | £5,110,269 | 29 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1,266,525 | £1,333,882 | £5,255,142 | 31 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1,380,400 | £1,318,895 | £5,167,420 | 29 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Colonel John William Lewis (Chair) | |
| Capt A Mcleod | July 30, 2012 |
| Capt John Patrick Mark Wooldridge | April 27, 2016 |
| Col Christopher Robert Rider CBE | |
| Daniel Heath | Jan. 29, 2021 |
| David Ellison | Aug. 22, 2022 |
| Flt Lt J Greenald | April 27, 2012 |
| John Charles Allen Frcs | |
| James Humphrey Maddan | Oct. 16, 2024 |
| Lt Col Charles Mackenzie St George Kirke | |
| Major Michael Claydon | June 10, 2013 |
| Major Phil Shannon MBE | |
| Stephen Richard Pryor | Jan. 25, 2020 |