OCEANS OF HOPE UK

Registered charity 1180234 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We are a charity based in the UK which organises sailing events for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We are the home of the award-winning Oceans of Hope Challenges, offering people from all over the world the opportunity to sail alongside others with MS. MS is a chronic condition where the body attacks the brain and nervous system, leading to physical, cognitive and emotional challenge

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of approximately £14,000 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £96,317 against expenses of £82,484. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £72,260, held to meet ongoing expenses and unanticipated costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Oceans of hope uk (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

• NICOLA CLAIRE ELIZABETH KAUFMANchair
• Colin Weston
• Debbie Sharpe
• John Revess
• Karin Helders
• Kathryn Turnbull
• MIKKEL ANTHONISEN
• Rebecca Mary Green

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

Operates in: Croatia · Ireland · New Zealand · Northern Ireland · Scotland · Spain · Throughout England And Wales · Turkey

Income and spending

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