BLACKWELL SAILING
PROVIDE SAILING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND FACILITIES FOR THIS ON EQUAL TERMS WITH OTHERS AND ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE. OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE ALSO OFFERED AS DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £6,507 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £100,694 to £94,187. Despite this loss, unrestricted reserves of £48,727 remain significantly above the stated reserves policy target of £27,000. The accounts state that the charity continues to actively pursue funding to maintain operational financial health.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- GEOFFREY ALAN PARDOEchair
- Christine Gibson
- Dr David John Riddell
- Ian Smith
- James Edward Currin
- Lindsey Cooper
- Sally Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £78k | £85k |
| 31/03/2024 | £50k | £66k |
| 31/03/2023 | £61k | £71k |
| 31/03/2022 | £65k | £56k |
| 31/03/2021 | £76k | £43k |
Common questions
Is BLACKWELL SAILING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £6,507 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £100,694 to £94,187. Despite this loss, unrestricted reserves of £48,727 remain significantly above the stated reserves policy target of £27,000. The accounts state that the charity continues to actively pursue funding to maintain operational financial health. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BLACKWELL SAILING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BLACKWELL SAILING as a grant recipient include FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DAVID SNOWDON TRUST, THE PRIMARY CLUB, THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HOLEHIRD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £24k | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE DAVID SNOWDON TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE PRIMARY CLUB | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Social Needs |
| THE HOLEHIRD TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE HOLEHIRD TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE HAROLD AND ALICE BRIDGES CHARITY | FY2024 | £0 | |
| THE DAVID SNOWDON TRUST | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/02/2019 | £10k | 2019 Sailing Season |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2013 | £6k | Boat Restoration and Defibrillator |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/12/2012 | £42k | Grant awarded to Blackwell Sailing (Cumbria) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/05/2010 | £54k | Grant awarded to Blackwell Sailing (Cumbria) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2009 | £10k | Fittings, Equipment and Finishing Costs for New Building and Protective Clo |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 13/03/2007 | £30k | Grant awarded to Blackwell Sailing (Cumbria) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2005 | £5k | wheelchair accessible toilet and shower |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 08/07/2003 | £23k | Grant awarded to Blackwell Sailing (Cumbria) |