NANCY BLACKETT TRUST
The charity owns and maintains Arthur Ransome's yacht Nancy Blackett, "Goblin" in his book We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea. The yacht is sailed by members of the Trust, displayed at maritime events and used as base for sessions introducing young people to sailing old boats and the works of Ransome. Membership open to all. Small grants to young sailors for relevant activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,258 for the year, drawing down £15,000 from investments to cover maintenance costs. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of at least 50% of average annual expenditure, with unrestricted reserves of £198,239 and total funds of £223,861. The trustees are satisfied that the current financial position and investment returns will safeguard reserves and keep the vessel in good condition for the next 20 years.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 18883”
“The present policy is to maintain a reserve fund (excluding restricted and designated funds) equivalent to at least 50% of average annual expenditure.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/11/2020)
Trustees
- Carl Robert Ranger
- IRWIN KIT JACOBSON
- KEITH JOHN WHITE
- Mark Selby Taylor
- Neil Brooks
- Peter Willis
- Robin Sadler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £41k | £37k |
| 31/12/2024 | £29k | £34k |
| 31/12/2023 | £27k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £44k |
| 31/12/2021 | £178k | £22k |
Common questions
Is NANCY BLACKETT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,258 for the year, drawing down £15,000 from investments to cover maintenance costs. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of at least 50% of average annual expenditure, with unrestricted reserves of £198,239 and total funds of £223,861. The trustees are satisfied that the current financial position and investment returns will safeguard reserves and keep the vessel in good condition for the next 20 years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/03/2017 | £8k | "Arthur Ransome Selina King Photos" |