WEYMOUTH SAILING CLUB CIO
The object of the charity is to promote and facilitate community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for sailing to those resident in the local and greater Weymouth area and surrounding regions.Based in Weymouth harbour, we provide tuition and a full programme of racing throughout the season in Club owned and Members dinghies and keelboats.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £24,296 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £268,013 against total expenditure of £250,717. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £927,258, and the reserve policy target is currently set at £70k. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from charitable activities of £195,660” — page 4
“The reserve is currently set at £70k but is under review.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew Mercer
- James Brodrick
- Mairi Kershaw
- Russell King
- Stephen Homan-Berry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £275k | £251k |
| 30/09/2024 | £271k | £254k |
| 30/09/2023 | £286k | £289k |
| 30/09/2022 | £220k | £190k |
| 30/09/2021 | £213k | £162k |
Common questions
Is WEYMOUTH SAILING CLUB CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £24,296 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £268,013 against total expenditure of £250,717. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £927,258, and the reserve policy target is currently set at £70k. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 16/06/2015 | £10k | New Training Dinghy |
| Sport England | 23/04/2014 | £48k | Longshed Training Room |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/07/2013 | £4k | "Weymouth Sailing Club Centenary Exhibition" |