THE GWENNILI TRUST
The Trust provides opportunities for disabled people, and injured military personnel or veterans in particular, to experience sailing in yachts. The activities include day sailing and 5 day cruises, some RYA practical courses and limited racing. We operate from May to Oct and are generally based in the Solent. Wheelchairs are welcome on day sails.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net incoming expenditure of £2,875, resulting in total funds decreasing from £59,805 to £56,930. The trustees report that they regularly review funds to ensure they are adequate to fulfil continuing obligations, and the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees regularly review the amount of funds that the Charity requires to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil the charity's continuing obligations.” — page 3
Funders the charity credits
- Preston Turnbull LLP
- Team Forces
- The Veterans’ Foundation
- the Army Benevolent Fund
- the Army Central Fund
Trustees
- Anthony Field
- Catherine Sarah Baddeley
- Damien Morrison
- Edward Henry Richard Thornton
- John Thornton
- Simon Penderel Janion
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £121k | £124k |
| 31/12/2024 | £102k | £104k |
| 31/12/2023 | £128k | £104k |
| 31/12/2022 | £73k | £74k |
| 31/12/2021 | £34k | £56k |
Common questions
Is THE GWENNILI TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net incoming expenditure of £2,875, resulting in total funds decreasing from £59,805 to £56,930. The trustees report that they regularly review funds to ensure they are adequate to fulfil continuing obligations, and the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GWENNILI TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GWENNILI TRUST as a grant recipient include TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION, Army Benevolent Fund, THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND, THE ASSOCIATION OF SAIL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £122k | |
| TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | |
| TEAM FORCES FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2025 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2026 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2024 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | FY2025 | £10k | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2023 | £8k | Wellbeing |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF SAIL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS | FY2022 | £3k | Hammond Innes Bursaries |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF SAIL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS | FY2025 | £2k | Hammond Innes Bursaries |