Tamworth & Lichfield Sea Cadets
WE ARE PART OF A NATIONWIDE VOLUNTARY UNIFORMED YOUTH ORGANISATION, OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 18 YRS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RELIGION OR RACE AND WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF SAFETY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, THE SEA CADET CORPS IS ABOUT HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE ADULTHOOD BY ENCOURAGING VALUBLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT USING NAUTICAL THEMES BASED ON THE ROYAL NAVY
Objects
The charitable purpose of the Unit (the Purpose) is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £1,298.27 for the year, resulting in a decrease in cash and bank funds from £10,934.09 to £9,635.82. Total payments of £35,341.55 exceeded total receipts of £34,043.28. The trustees report that the organisation intends to continue providing opportunities for young people in the future.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- 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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- Victoria Rebecca Forrychair
- Malcolm Graham Machin
- Maria Louise Harborow
- Paige Carol Fincher
- Stella Priseman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £26k |
| 31/03/2022 | £19k | £16k |
| 31/03/2021 | £17k | £14k |
Common questions
Is Tamworth & Lichfield Sea Cadets financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £1,298.27 for the year, resulting in a decrease in cash and bank funds from £10,934.09 to £9,635.82. Total payments of £35,341.55 exceeded total receipts of £34,043.28. The trustees report that the organisation intends to continue providing opportunities for young people in the future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Tamworth & Lichfield Sea Cadets?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Tamworth & Lichfield Sea Cadets as a grant recipient include SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE | FY2024 | £4k | UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) via Tamworth Borough Council: VCSE Grants |
| SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE | FY2025 | £2k | Tamworth Borough Council - UK Shared Prosperity Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2007 | £10k | Boat Repairing Storage Facility |