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TUBESTATION

Registered charity 1126401 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Tubestation seeks creative ways to use its resources and links to benefit people and build community, particularly within the surf and coastal culture of Cornwall UK. Tubestation registered charity is closing down as of 30th June 2026 and transferring operations to Tubestation Methodist Church at Polzeath which is an excepted charity part of the Coracle Circuit in the Methodist Church.

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Latest income
£88k
Latest spending
£77k
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £10,762, increasing unrestricted reserves to £50,863. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity expects to continue receiving sufficient grant funding to meet its objectives.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (80% of income)
“Donations and legacies 70,674” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months basic running costs (held: £51k)
“The reserves policy is to keep a minimum of three months basic running costs.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Philip Williams acts as trustee for Christian Surfers. Tubestation paid £1,006 to Christian Surfers (£456 grant, £550 sponsorship).
“A total of £1,006 (2023: £2,459) was paid to Christian Surfers, a UK registered charity, for whom Trustee Philip Williams also act as trustee. £456 was paid as a charitable grant and £550 was paid in sponsorship of the Jesus Longboard Classic” — page 21
“During the year the charity paid Polzeath Methodist Church £18,818 (2023: £18,061).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Tubestation paid £18,818 to Polzeath Methodist Church to cover its contribution to the Methodist Circuit.
“A total of £1,006 (2023: £2,459) was paid to Christian Surfers, a UK registered charity, for whom Trustee Philip Williams also act as trustee. £456 was paid as a charitable grant and £550 was paid in sponsorship of the Jesus Longboard Classic” — page 21
“During the year the charity paid Polzeath Methodist Church £18,818 (2023: £18,061).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cornwall

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£88k£77k
31/12/2023£162k£195k
31/12/2022£136k£196k
31/12/2021£219k£177k
31/12/2020£154k£160k

Common questions

Is TUBESTATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £10,762, increasing unrestricted reserves to £50,863. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity expects to continue receiving sufficient grant funding to meet its objectives. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.