DART SAILABILITY GROUP
Dart Sailability exists to encourage anyone with a disability to take part and enjoy waterborne activities on The River Dart in Dartmouth, Devon and is run entirely by volunteers. Purpose built boats, which can be adapted to meet the needs of individual sailors are available to enable disabled people to get afloat. A hoist is available to safely lift wheelchair users into the boats.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £21,576 for the year, driven by increased costs and a drop in donations, reducing unrestricted reserves to £42,496. Despite this, the Trustees state that available funds exceed two years' operating costs and the charity remains solvent. However, there is ongoing uncertainty regarding the redevelopment of the marina site and potential future increases in facility costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have resolved to maintain a reserve of £35,000, equating to about one year’s ordinary operating costs.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/03/2014)
Trustees
- Neil Conrad Strevenschair
- Charlie Hindley
- Christopher James Wood
- Christopher Tamlyn
- Derek Robert Lowe
- Dr Christopher Smith
- Nikolas Lane
- Richard William Tonks
- Stuart Saunders
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £32k | £54k |
| 30/09/2024 | £49k | £48k |
| 30/09/2023 | £37k | £41k |
| 30/09/2022 | £13k | £44k |
| 30/09/2021 | £97k | £51k |
Common questions
Is DART SAILABILITY GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £21,576 for the year, driven by increased costs and a drop in donations, reducing unrestricted reserves to £42,496. Despite this, the Trustees state that available funds exceed two years' operating costs and the charity remains solvent. However, there is ongoing uncertainty regarding the redevelopment of the marina site and potential future increases in facility costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.