ADVENTURE SUNDERLAND LTD
Registered charity 1053017 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ADVENTURE SUNDERLAND, SUNDERLAND MARINA, THE MAC, THE MARINE ACTIVITIES CENTRE (SUNDERLAND), THE MARINE ACTIVITIES CENTRE (SUNDERLAND) LIMITED
THE CHARITY'S PRIMARY AIM IS TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE USING ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £179,393 for the year ended 31 March 2025, an increase from the previous year's deficit. Despite this, the trustees confirm that free reserves of £516,458 remain above the stated policy target of £200,000, and the going concern basis is maintained with adequate resources expected for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £516k)
“The charity has a target of holding at least £200,000 in free reserves, which is equal to at least three months running costs of both the charity and its trading subsidiary.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sunderland Marina Limited provides gift aid to the charity.
“Sunderland Marina Limited provided £91,543 (2024: £170,640) in gift aid towards the running costs of the charity.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Sunderland Marina Limited
“The wholly owned subsidiary, Sunderland Marina Limited which is incorporated in England and Wales, pays the majority of its taxable profits to the charity via gift aid.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£701k
Reported reserves equal ~7.8 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
- MALCOLM GEORGE HOLMESchair
- Gerry Taylor
- JOHN RAMSAY · trustee of 1 other charity
- Martin Meling
- Matthew Hunt
- Michael Hendy
- Tom Wills
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Sunderland
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ADVENTURE SUNDERLAND LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £179,393 for the year ended 31 March 2025, an increase from the previous year's deficit. Despite this, the trustees confirm that free reserves of £516,458 remain above the stated policy target of £200,000, and the going concern basis is maintained with adequate resources expected for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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