RIVERTIME BOAT TRUST LIMITED
To build a boat for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults to operate between Windsor and Oxford along the River Thames. The boat is primarily based at Henley on Thames and operates from the River & Rowing Museum.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £71,591 for the year, driven by increased operating costs and a grant repayment, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £227,079 to £155,488. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has sufficient reserves to continue as a going concern for at least the next twelve months. The charity is preparing for a major capital expenditure campaign to replace its boat, with £60,496 currently held in dedicated funds against an expected cost of £350,000 to £400,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that a minimum reserve in cash and liquid investments of £82,000 should be maintained” — page 5
“Mr Guy Fisher who is also a trustee of the charity received payment for services rendered.”
“Mr Guy Fisher who is also a trustee of the charity received payment for services rendered.”
“Hobbs of Henley Limited (of which Mr Jonathan Hobbs is a trustee) together with a number of other organisations and individuals also provide a number of services such as boat transfers, mooring and uses of other facilities free of charge.” — page 27
“Mr Guy Fisher who is also a trustee of the charity received payment for services rendered.”
“Hobbs of Henley Limited (of which Mr Jonathan Hobbs is a trustee) together with a number of other organisations and individuals also provide a number of services such as boat transfers, mooring and uses of other facilities free of charge.” — page 27
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/04/2025)
Trustees
- JONATHAN RICHARD BARNARD HOBBSchair
- Dr Diane Patricia Lesley Smyth
- Guy Andrew Fisher
- Ian Lazarus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £46k | £117k |
| 31/03/2024 | £66k | £85k |
| 31/03/2023 | £114k | £68k |
| 31/03/2022 | £60k | £64k |
| 31/03/2021 | £68k | £72k |
Common questions
Is RIVERTIME BOAT TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £71,591 for the year, driven by increased operating costs and a grant repayment, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £227,079 to £155,488. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has sufficient reserves to continue as a going concern for at least the next twelve months. The charity is preparing for a major capital expenditure campaign to replace its boat, with £60,496 currently held in dedicated funds against an expected cost of £350,000 to £400,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RIVERTIME BOAT TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RIVERTIME BOAT TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST, HENLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST, THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £91k | Grant |
| HENLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2024 | £83k | Section 28(4) - wider educational support |
| THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY | FY2022 | £26k | |
| HENLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | Section 28(4) - wider educational support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2025 | £20k | Promoting Access to Green and Blue Spaces for Disabled Children & Young People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £10k | Boating with Disabled People and Carers |