Finance Score: 3

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 8

Poor Liquidity: -1
Good Reserves: +1Fundraising costs low: +3

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +8

Overall GiG Score: 20

UK SAILING ACADEMY

UKSA is a youth training charity set up to provide lasting impact through transformational opportunities for young people. We do this by working in the following areas: youth development programmes, schools and groups programmes, and professional qualifications leading to employment.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

Liquidity appears to have been slender at the latest year end but unrestricted reserves are available

Established: 36 years

http://www.uksa.org

info@uksa.org

01983203004

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff
31/01/23		£7,757	£7,296	£461	£194	£7,631	£7,453	12.3	135
31/01/22		£6,817	£5,967	£850	£119	£7,170	£308	0.6	88
31/01/21		£3,899	£4,740	£-841	£140	£6,320	£3,534	8.9	111
31/01/20		£6,901	£6,607	£294	£186	£4,650	£4,385	8	121
31/01/19	*	£6,119	£6,015	£104	£260	£4,356	£4,181	8.3	121
31/01/18		£5,999	£5,972	£27	£245	£4,252	£3,925	7.9	109
31/01/17		£6,287	£6,170	£117	£93	£4,225	£3,988	7.8	110
31/01/16		£5,919	£5,940	£-20	£37	£4,108	£3,916	7.9	132
31/01/15		£5,101	£5,357	£-256	£271	£4,128	£4,047	9.1	128
31/01/14		£5,373	£5,672	£-299	£254	£4,384	£4,310	9.1	132
31/01/13		£5,651	£5,604	£47	£262	£4,683	£4,641	9.9	139
31/01/12		£5,256	£5,172	£84	£248	£4,637	£4,564	10.6	151
31/01/11		£4,690	£4,585	£105	£268	£4,561	£4,478	11.7	141
31/01/10		£4,588	£4,798	£-210	£36	£4,455	£4,421	11.1	132
31/01/09		£5,013	£5,044	£-31	£79	£4,661	£4,623	11	121
31/01/08		£5,065	£5,142	£-77	£62	£4,692	£3,753	8.8	114
31/01/07		£5,159	£5,597	£-438	£3,600	£4,768	£3,659	7.8	111
31/01/06		£5,903	£5,681	£223	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0
31/01/05	*	£6,112	£5,344	£768	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 2.6%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 2.7%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 4%
Highest pay band: £90,000-£100,000
Liabilities/Assets: 37%
Liabilities/Income: 57%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 98%
Reserves/Spending: 12.3 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 1 months
Quick Ratio: 0.2

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Amateur Sport
Disability
Education/Training
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

How it operates

Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides human resources
Provides services

Where it operates

Devon, Essex, Isle Of Wight, Kent, Southampton City, Throughout London,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
People With Disabilities
The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

135 employees

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Seafarers UK	£320,318
Garfield Weston Foundation	£300,000
Sport England	£5,000
The Childhood Trust	£3,815

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£89,500	18/05/2023	Continuation funding for salaries of two welfare roles and resources enabling UKSA to support the wellbeing of beneficiaries when training at UKSA and in the industry, promoting better working lives ....more Continuation funding for salaries of two welfare roles and resources enabling UKSA to support the wellbeing of beneficiaries when training at UKSA and in the industry, promoting better working lives at sea.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£12,218	06/05/2023	Top-up funding for salaries of two welfare roles and associated resources enabling UKSA to support the wellbeing of beneficiaries when training at UKSA and in the industry, to promote better working ....more Top-up funding for salaries of two welfare roles and associated resources enabling UKSA to support the wellbeing of beneficiaries when training at UKSA and in the industry, to promote better working lives at sea.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£97,600	01/06/2022	Grant funding for two dedicated welfare roles to enable UKSA to support the wellbeing of their students whilst studying and working in the professional yacht industry.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£70,000	23/09/2021	Grant funding for two welfare staff to support the wellbeing of UKSA students as they train to become professional yacht crewn.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Major Grants award
£300,000	12/03/2021	Building Better Futures – New Accommodation CentrevBuilding Better Futures – New Accommodation Centre
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£8,500	24/09/2020	Grant funding to support the Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund which provides a sustainable repayment bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a ....more Grant funding to support the Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund which provides a sustainable repayment bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a Professional Yacht Cadetship at UKSA.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£8,500	24/09/2020	Grant funding to support the Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund which provides a sustainable repayment bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a ....more Grant funding to support the Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund which provides a sustainable repayment bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a Professional Yacht Cadetship at UKSA.
Sport England - COVID-19 CEF
£5,000	23/07/2020 4	Funding under Sport England's COVID-19 Community Emergency Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID-19 CEF. This project lists its main activity as Sailing & Yachting
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£17,000	19/11/2019	Grant funding for the Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund: continuing support of a sustainable repayment bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a ....more Grant funding for the Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund: continuing support of a sustainable repayment bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a Professional Yacht Cadetship at UKSA.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£17,000	19/11/2019	Grant funding for the Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund: continuing support of a sustainable repayment bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a ....more Grant funding for the Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund: continuing support of a sustainable repayment bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a Professional Yacht Cadetship at UKSA.
The Childhood Trust - Summer Give 2019
£3,815	17/06/2019	A residential watersports summer camp supported by our Skills for Life framework for disadvantaged young people. Through sailing and outdoor activities, beneficiaries will have fun learning to work ....more A residential watersports summer camp supported by our Skills for Life framework for disadvantaged young people. Through sailing and outdoor activities, beneficiaries will have fun learning to work together effectively, fostering confidence, resilience, and a sense of independence and freedom.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£50,000	04/04/2019	Grant funding for a Cadetship Common Room which is part of planned improvements to existing facilities, as well as contributing to the overall works.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£50,000	04/04/2019	Grant funding for a Cadetship Common Room which is part of planned improvements to existing facilities, as well as contributing to the overall works.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to United Kingdom Sailing Academy
£18,132	28/02/2019 12	This project will provide 5-day water-based activities to children and young people aged 10-12 years, living in families on low incomes. Children and young people will improve their emotional ....more This project will provide 5-day water-based activities to children and young people aged 10-12 years, living in families on low incomes. Children and young people will improve their emotional well-being, life skills and aspirations.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£34,000	13/11/2018	Grant funding to support a bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a Professional Yacht Cadetship at UKSA.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£34,000	13/11/2018	Grant funding to support a bursary fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a Professional Yacht Cadetship at UKSA.
The Childhood Trust - Summer Give 2018
£3,000	15/06/2018	A residential watersports summer camp supported by our Skills for Life framework for disadvantaged young people. Through sailing and outdoor activities, beneficiaries will have fun learning to work ....more A residential watersports summer camp supported by our Skills for Life framework for disadvantaged young people. Through sailing and outdoor activities, beneficiaries will have fun learning to work together effectively, fostering confidence, resilience, and a sense of independence and freedom.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£51,000	10/04/2018	Grant funding towards a Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a Professional Yacht Cadetship at UKSA.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£51,000	10/04/2018	Grant funding towards a Professional Yacht Cadetship Fund for young people from maritime families or disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a Professional Yacht Cadetship at UKSA.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£51,000	04/04/2017	Funding of a Professional Yacht Cadetship Bursary Scheme, a course that aims to ensure the completion of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) qualification for 6 young people. Bursararies are awarded on ....more Funding of a Professional Yacht Cadetship Bursary Scheme, a course that aims to ensure the completion of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) qualification for 6 young people. Bursararies are awarded on need and/or seafaring background.
Seafarers UK - Grant to UK Sailing Academy
£51,000	04/04/2017	Funding of a Professional Yacht Cadetship Bursary Scheme, a course that aims to ensure the completion of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) qualification for 6 young people. Bursararies are awarded on ....more Funding of a Professional Yacht Cadetship Bursary Scheme, a course that aims to ensure the completion of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) qualification for 6 young people. Bursararies are awarded on need and/or seafaring background.
Dulverton Trust - work with HMPYOI Portland Young Offenders
£25,000	15/02/2012	work with HMPYOI Portland Young Offenders
National Lottery Community Fund - Go Beyond
£10,000	26/08/2010 12	This is a project by a sailing group in Hampshire. The group will use funding to run a vocational course for young, disadvantaged people. This will equip participants with the skills and ....more This is a project by a sailing group in Hampshire. The group will use funding to run a vocational course for young, disadvantaged people. This will equip participants with the skills and qualifications they need to gain employment in the maritime industry.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (10)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 9/10 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 46-84

CATHERINE LONGHURST Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Leadership Coach

CLAIRE E B LOCKE Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Company Director

CLAIRE SUNDERLAND HAY Appointed: 2023

DAVID JOHN LISTER MBE, Occupation: Philatelist, Other trusteeship: THE WHIRLWIND CHARITABLE TRUST,

DEBRA PRICE Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Company Director

JOHN MICHAEL WEMMS Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Retired, Other trusteeship: SHANNON TRUST,

MARC GIRAUDON Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Accountant, Other trusteeships: ANTILL LEWIS TRUST, ZILBERMAN FILM FOUNDATION,

REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD STOKES (Chair) Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Management Consultant

SAMANTHA LOUISE AXTELL Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Professional Coach, Other trusteeship: THE B B B VIOLIN TRUST,

SHONAGH PRIMROSE Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Business Consultant

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 06/05/1988, number: 299248
Registered at Companies House on 04/05/1988, number: 02251024

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

19 returns made; AR19: 9 days late, AR05: 479 days late,

Main office

UKSA
Arctic Road
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ

Objectives

1. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN (OR YOUNG PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 25) BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR TRAINING IN SAILING AND SEAMANSHIP FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES (SO THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.)2.TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND IN PARTICULAR FACILITIES FOR WATER SPORTS AND UTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.3. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ALL ASPECT OF MARITIME ACTIVITIES AND IN PARTICULAR IN MATTERS RELATING TO:(A) THE PROMOTION OF PERSONAL SAFETY(B) THE PREVENTION OF ACCIDENT(C) NAVIGATION(D) ENGINEERING(E) SEAMANSHIP(F) STABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION OF BOATS(G) COMMUNICATION AT SEA(H) MARITIME LAW(I) BUSINESS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS4. TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SAILING FACILITIES.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

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