MERSEYSIDE ADVENTURE SAILING TRUST
We are attempting to remove barriers by obtaining funding to offer an intensive pre-employment / training residential course over a 6 week period.Prior to the start of the programme they will complete initial briefing, training which will include team building and an individual skills analysis.Creating the environment for young people to discover and develop themselves. .
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £19,939 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income of £92,300 and total expenditure of £72,361. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £70,465, which the trustees acknowledge is currently under the level required by their reserves policy. The charity has no employees and relies on trustee governance and volunteer support to manage its limited fixed cost liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are currently under what the organization requires, the trustees plan to build up the unrestricted reserves by increasing the amount of funding.” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- Mersey Maritime
Trustees
- Claire Louise McKay
- James William GRAVES B.E.M.
- Kevin Rodgers Mr
- Shulah Fiona Gilmour Jones
- TREVOR MAWHINNEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £92k | £72k |
| 30/11/2024 | £83k | £54k |
| 30/11/2023 | £85k | £77k |
| 30/11/2022 | £58k | £46k |
| 30/11/2021 | £45k | £46k |
Common questions
Is MERSEYSIDE ADVENTURE SAILING TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £19,939 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income of £92,300 and total expenditure of £72,361. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £70,465, which the trustees acknowledge is currently under the level required by their reserves policy. The charity has no employees and relies on trustee governance and volunteer support to manage its limited fixed cost liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MERSEYSIDE ADVENTURE SAILING TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MERSEYSIDE ADVENTURE SAILING TRUST as a grant recipient include THE AMELIA CHADWICK TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE AMELIA CHADWICK TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £10k | MAST Youth Council |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2022 | £10k | MAST Support |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/05/2019 | £10k | "The River Mersey and Ocean Literacy for young people" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/04/2018 | £10k | M.A.S.T Maritime Challenge |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2013 | £9k | Tall Ships Adventures |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2010 | £10k | M.A.S.T Tall Ships At The Liverpool Boat Show |