Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 01 January 2025 31 December 2025
Section A: Reference and administration details
Branch Name RAFA Tamworth Branch
Other names / number Branch is known by Branch 748
Registered charity number (if any) 503932
| Branch's principal address | 22 Lichfield Street | |
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| Tamworth | ||
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| Postcode | B79 7DQ |
Names of the Branch charity trustees who manage the charity (generally known as the Branch Committee) (Please include all trustees for the Branch including custodian trustees in relation to branch property) (Note: Details required are for the period 1 Jan – 31 Dec 24 only)
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Trustee name | Office (ifany) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| LesleyAdcock | Chair | ||
| Sarah Morries-Bates | Secretary | ||
| Peter Owen | Treasurer | ||
| Anthony Morris | Wings Appeal Organiser/Branch President |
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| Mae Morris | Branch Welfare Caseworker | ||
| Darren Bates | Vice Chairman | ||
Section B: Structure, governance and management
Description of the branch’s trusts
Royal Charter, Rules, Byelaws, Area and Branch Regulations of the Royal Type of governing document Air Forces Association. (e.g. trust deed, constitution) Unincorporated association How the Branch charity is constituted (e.g. trust, association, company) Elected by the branch membership Trustee selection methods (e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
| You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; The branch’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works. Relationship with any related parties (including branch club). Trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. |
The Charity’s Organisational Structure |
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| The charity is a branch of the Royal Air Forces Association which is a Royal Charter body and registered as a charity in England and Wales under number 226686 and in Scotland under SC037673 (“the Association”). The Association has many branches all of which share the same charitable object as the Association and are subject to the same constitution. |
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| Trustee Induction & Training_(Please insert any induction_ training or training courses completed by Trustees) |
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| Nil However, President, Chair and HWO all attended Annual Conference and took part in Breakout groups and seminars at the conference. |
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| Related Party Relationships_(e.g. Club if operated)_ | |
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| Risk Management_(include details of any Risk Management_ documents held) |
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Section C: Objectives and Activities
Summary of the To promote, through the comradeship engendered by its members, the welfare by objects of the charitable means of all serving and former members of Her Majesty’s Air Forces, their branch set out in spouses and dependents, together with the widows and widowers and dependents of its governing those who died whilst serving or subsequently. document
Section D: Achievements and performance in 2025
| Summary of the main achievements of the branch during the year |
Chair Report |
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| It has been a busy year for the Branch which has included attending many local events to support our RAFA Veterans and those of our local community. As we manage a 2ndclass listed building, we called in specialists to clean, repair and waterproof the outside walls of the Stock room and cleaning cupboard which had become very damp. This was at a cost of over £3000. We also amended the tenant lease agreements separating the Gas and Electric bills from the Rent paid. The tenants now pay their own Gas and electricity bills in addition to rent payments. The social area of the Branch building has been used well and is hired out on a regular basis to various local groups to raise funds to maintain the building. This is going well. We also organised social activities to celebrate the 80THAnniversaries of VE and VJ day which were well attended and brought in much needed revenue. Going forward: We are looking at ways in which we can identify Local RAF Veterans (and other Services Veterans) in our community who may not be members of RAFA and engage with them. To this end we aim to send a short letter of introduction from the Branch with a Veterans Afternoon Tea Flyer to local Nursing and Residential Homes inviting any residence they may have who are veterans (and accompanying family or Carers) to our Afternoon Teas. |
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Treasurer Report |
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| Cost of Flats’ maintenance for the year has been considerably lower than last year, however, the slack has been taken up by expenditure on ‘our’ part of the building, namely correcting problems with damp in two separate rooms on the ground floor. A close eye is kept on utilities expenditure – we have had our gas and electricity meters replaced with the ‘SMART’ versions. In addition to ‘smart’ readings, manual monthly readings take place and are duly recorded. You can’t always trust the utility companies to get it right! We continue to look for opportunities in the room hire sector in order to raise revenue which we hope will increase as soon as our proposed pamphlet is published and distributed. Overall, thanks to the efforts of our members and committee, I am pleased the way our finances are heading. |
Summary of Branch Welfare Officer Report the main Welfare continues though it has been a fairly quiet year. 5 visits made to clients achievements needing financial help, bereavements, help with RAF Pensions and mobility equipment of the branch requests requiring occupational assessments to provide for their needs. during the year (cont) I have made numerous telephone calls checking that the ex-RAF community are well cared for and are aware of the allowances they can apply for. The RAF Benevolent Fund continues to help those in need.
If any of the RAF family are in need of help for any reason, please contact me on 01283 760737. Mae Morris HWO and Caseworker
Fundraising Report (please insert details of the Branch Fundraising activities i.e. Wings Appeal events)
The Branch Wings appeal collected £3608.70p this year, unfortunately, I made the cheque out for £3608.07 so we have £0.63p left in the Branch Wings account. So far for next year we have the usual Collections arranged for Morrisons, ASDA and Ankerside Shopping Centre plus a new collecting site at Home Bargains.
The Swadlincote ATC Sqn helped me raise £1000.00 plus and Tamworth Sqn came in with £89.00, hopefully that might improve in 2026. My thanks to all who helped me to collect at all the venues. Tony Morris Wings Appeal Organiser
Membership Engagement Report (please insert details of the Branch Membership Engagement (newsletters, social media etc.)
The number of people following the Branch Facebook Page has increased, and the Branch Secretary has now established an email distribution list for members who consent to receiving communication from the Branch and started distributing the Minutes of the monthly Branch meetings near the end of 2025.
The Branch aim for 2026 is to establish a newsletter to distribute to our members.
| Summary of the main achievements of the branch during the year (cont) |
Wellbeing / Social Report_(please insert details of the Branch_ Wellbeing and Social events/activities) |
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| The Branch continue to run several social activities to support our Veterans and members. The Branch holds Bingo sessions on Wednesday and Friday evenings on a weekly basis. We continue to run a Veterans Afternoon Tea on the third Tuesday every month. Attendance at these is slowly increasing month by month and we now have a small number of regulars that attend and are getting to know each other. In addition to these regular events: 10 May 25 - we had an 80THAnniversary VE Day celebration BBQ early afternoon with a street party themed evening buffet. 9 Aug 25 – We held an 80THAnniversary VJ Day celebration BBQ and evening Buffet. 20 Dec 25–RAFA Tamworth Branch Christmas Party. |
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Commemoration Report_(please insert details of the Branch_ Commemoration events/activities (Remembrance, Standard Bearers Attendance at Funerals etc.) |
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| 8 May 25 – President, Chair and HWO attended a local VE Proclamation and Church Service of Remembrance, followed by our own Veterans Afternoon tea which was also supported by the local Community Police Support Officers who popped in to say hello. 20 Sep 25 – The Branch organised the Local Battle of Britain Static Parade and Church Service of Remembrance, attended by the Commanding Officer of Defence Medical Services Whittington who laid the wreath. This was followed by a reception and Buffet at the Branch HQ. 9 Nov 25 – President, Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and HWO all attended the Annual Tamworth Remembrance Parade and Church Service, followed by a buffet held at the RAFA Tamworth HQ. Our Standard Bearer has also attended a number of funerals this year at the request of families. |
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| Community Engagement Report_(please insert details of the Branch_ Community Engagement activities (other groups you connect with, joint events such as Veterans Breakfasts) |
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| We continue to raise the profile of RAFA Tamworth in the local community. We are now members of the Tamworth Local Town Forum which brings Local community businesses and organisations together to discuss local issues and has a link at local council level. We continue our involvement in the ‘Support Staffordshire Organisation’ attending Quarterly meeting and Presentations from local Charity and volunteer organisation. 26 July 25 – representatives of the Branch joined the Tamworth ‘Cherry Parade’ and church Service. 13 Dec 25. In conjunction with ‘The Staffordshire 3’ fundraisers we held a Veterans Breakfast which was very well attended by Veterans from all 3 services and the Mayor of Tamworth Attended in support for the venture. We hope to be able to repeat this initiative in 2026. Tamworth RBL continue to use our Lounge for their Monthly Branch meetings. |
Section E: Financial Review
Statement on Branch Expenditure (How has branch expenditure supported the key objectives of the branch)
Our key objective regarding Branch expenditure continues to be survival, following the cease in trading of the Branch Club. It has been 2 ½ years since the Club Closed and the viability of it reopening is now being reviewed by the Branch Trustees.
Repairs and maintenance costs of the Branches two flats, to keep them in good condition for the tenants is an ongoing cost, but as the Branch main source of income it is a cost which cannot be avoided.
Without the rent income from the two flats the branch survival would be jeopardised greatly. Next years project is to refurbish the buildings toilet facilities that need updating to ensure they continue to meet health and hygiene standards. A current quote for the cost of this venture is approx. £20,000 and a second quote is awaited.
Statement on Branch’s Reserve Policy ( Branch Regulations stipulate that any Branch with total assets amounting to more than £5,000 should have a reserves policy and any Branch with assets over £10,000 should consider transferring excess funds across to the Branch Deposit Fund held at Association HQ. A template reserves policy can be found on the Branch Portal)
We support the idea of transferring fund to the Branch deposit fund, however, in view of our constant outgoings to maintain the building this is not a workable solution for our Branch currently.
Statement on Branch’s Investment Policy ( Please include a statement on Branch investments and holdings and how these are managed (if applicable))
The Branch holds no investments or holdings.
Section F: Declaration
We confirm that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the branch’s trustees
We confirm that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the relevant Charity Regulator on public benefit.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the branch’s trustees
Signature[L A Adcock] Full Name Lesley Ann Adcock Position (eg. Chair, Secretary) Chair Date 27 February 2026
R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch
R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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| General Information | 1 |
| Accountants' Report | 2 |
| Detailed Proft and Loss Account | 3-4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5-6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 |
| Wings Appeal Account | 8 |
| Welfare Account | 9 |
R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch
Financial Statements
General Information for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Accountants' Report to
R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch
TREASURERS:
Branch:P Owen Wings: Mr A S Morris Welfare: Mrs M Morris
supplied to us.
ADDRESS:
ACCOUNTANTS:
22 Lichfield Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7QD
Tamworth Accountancy Services Limited Office 3 Swan Park Kettlebrook Road Tamworth Staffordshire B77 1AG
Tamworth Accountancy Services Limited Office 3 Swan Park Kettlebrook Road Tamworth Staffordshire B77 1AG
Date: 10th February 2026
R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch
R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch
Profit and Loss Account – Number 1 Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
| Income Members subscriptions (Less) remitted to headquarters Income from social events & fund raising Donations Expenditure Telephone and broadband Printing, stationery and postage Conference expenses Battle of Britain Entertainment expenses Standard replacement PRS/PPL Sundry expenses Depreciation Fixtures and fttings NET SURPLUS |
2025 £ 889 (-) 889 8,140 1,927 284 68 250 150 2,525 969 632 411 1 |
£ 10,956 10,956 5,289 5,667 1 5,666 |
2024 £ 954 (-) 8,942 638 280 250 129 150 2,286 - 1,190 77 1 |
£ 10,534 10,534 4,362 6,172 1 6,171 |
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Profit and Loss Account – Number 2 Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
| Income Rent received Expenditure Rates and insurance Light and heat Property repairs Accountancy Professional fees NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
2025 £ 17,474 4,910 1,992 8,171 510 1,613 |
£ 17,474 17,474 278 17,196 |
2024 £ 17,365 3,792 4,625 12,462 510 1,613 |
£ 17,365 17,365 (5,637) 23,002 ______ |
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R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch
R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch
Balance Sheet – Number 1 Account
| Balance Sheet – Number 2 | Balance Sheet – Number 2 | Account | ||||
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| 31 December 2025 | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Notes | £ |
£ | £ | £ | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash in hand | 22 | 34 | ||||
| Cooperative bank plc | 32,899 | 27,215 | ||||
| 362 |
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| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||
| Accrued expenses | 510 | 510 | ||||
| 32,411 | 26,739 | |||||
| NET ASSETS | 32,411 | 26,739 | ||||
| FINANCED BY | ||||||
| RESERVES AND FUNDS | ||||||
| Surplus account | 2 | 32,411 | 26,739 | |||
| 32,411 | 26,739 | |||||
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| 31 December 2025 | 31 December 2025 | |||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Notes | £ |
£ | £ | £ | ||||
| FIXED ASSETS | CURR | |||||||
| Tangible assets | 1 | 3 | 4 | Cash | ||||
| Coop | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
| Cash in hand | 383 | 362 |
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| Cooperative bank plc | 3,292 | 3,040 | CURR | |||||
| 3,675 | 3,402 | Accru | ||||||
| NET ASSETS | 3,678 | 3,406 | NET | |||||
| FINANCED BY | FINA | |||||||
| RESERVES AND FUNDS | RESE | |||||||
| Surplus account | 2 | 3,678 | 3,406 | Surpl | ||||
| 3,678 | 3,406 | |||||||
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R.A.F.A. TAMWORTH BRANCH
R.A.F.A. - Tamworth Branch
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
1. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2025 Charge for year At 31 December 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2025 At 31 December 2024 SURPLUS ACCOUNT Brought forward Add Net surplus |
2025 £ 30,145 5,944 |
£ 36,089 36,089 |
2024 £ 29,611 534 |
Fixtures and fttings £ 235 231 1 232 3 4 £ 30,145 30,145 |
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2. SURPLUS ACCOUNT
WINGS APPEAL ACCOUNT for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
| 31.12.25 |
31.12.25 |
31.12.24 | ||
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| £ | £ |
£ | ||
| INCOME: | ||||
| Rafes and | fund raising | events |
- | 9 |
| Donations | 285 | 90 | ||
| Collections | 3,256 |
2,744 | ||
| HCB-Sum Up | - | - | ||
| _____ | _____ | |||
| 3,541 | 2,843 | |||
| EXPENDITURE: | ||||
| Central wings appeal | 3,608 |
2,962 | ||
| _____ | _____ | |||
| (3,608) | (2,962) | |||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| (DEFICIT) OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR | £ (67) | £ (119) | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 | ||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||
| National Westminster Bank plc |
£ 1 |
£ 68 |
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| SURPLUS ACCOUNT: | ||||
| Balance as at 1 stJanuary 2025 Less: (Defcit) of Income for the Year |
68 (67) |
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| £ 1 | £ 68 | |||
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to us.
Tamworth Accountancy Services Limited Office 3 Swan Park Business Centre Kettlebrook Tamworth Staffs B77 1AG
Date:10th February 2026
R.A.F.A. - TAMWORTH BRANCH
WELFARE ACCOUNT
for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
| 31.12.25 | 31.12.25 | 31.12.24 | 31.12.24 | ||||
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| £ | £ |
£ | |||||
| INCOME: | |||||||
| Wings appeal rebate | 291 | - | |||||
| RAF benevolent fund - receipts | - | - | |||||
| Donations | - |
- | |||||
| Sundries | - | - | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| 291 | - | ||||||
| EXPENDITURE: | |||||||
| Travelling accommodation and | subsistence |
- | - | ||||
| RAF benevolent fund - grants | - | - | |||||
| Welfare ofcers expenses | 330 | 345 | |||||
| Refreshments (Battle of Britain | &AGM) | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Donations | - | - | |||||
| Sundries - Wreaths | 360 | - | |||||
| ______ | _ | ||||||
| ( 840) | ( | 495) | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| (DEFICIT) OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR | £ | (549) |
£ | (495) | |||
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| BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 | |||||||
| ASSETS: | |||||||
| Cash at Bank | 6,714 | 7,263 | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| £ | 6,714 |
£ 7,263 | |||||
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| SURPLUS ACCOUNT: | |||||||
| Balance as at 1 stJanuary 2025 |
7,263 | ||||||
| Plus: (Defcit) of Income for the | Year | (549) | |||||
| _____ | |||||||
| £ | 6,714 |
£ | 7,263 | ||||
| ______ | ______ |
In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared without carrying out an audit the annexed financial statements for the accounting records of R.A.F.A. – Tamworth Branch and from information and explanations supplied to us.
Tamworth Accountancy Services Limited Office 3 Swan Park Business Centre Kettlebrook Road Tamworth Staffs B77 1AG
Date:10th February 2026
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