SAILABILITY@WHITEFRIARS
To provide and maintain facilities, equipment and support for people with disabilities to participate at all skill levels in the sport of sailing and other water sports activities to improve their quality of life and to promote social inclusion and equality.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained financial stability with unrestricted reserves of £34,854 at the end of the period, supported by a healthy bank balance and multi-year grant funding. The trustees confirmed there were no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention in connection with the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The funds received during 2025 from grants and donations including Gift Aid amounted to £65,556.80 and accounted for 88% of the charity’s total annual income.” — page 9
“six months operating costs are most appropriate”
Trustees
- David James Durstonchair
- Anthony John Wootley
- David William Buffham
- Ian Farthing
- Oliver John Wootley
- Richard James Read
- Timothy Jason Lee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £74k | £36k |
| 31/12/2024 | £39k | £35k |
| 31/12/2023 | £64k | £40k |
| 31/12/2022 | £68k | £72k |
| 31/12/2021 | £50k | £29k |
Common questions
Is SAILABILITY@WHITEFRIARS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained financial stability with unrestricted reserves of £34,854 at the end of the period, supported by a healthy bank balance and multi-year grant funding. The trustees confirmed there were no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention in connection with the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAILABILITY@WHITEFRIARS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAILABILITY@WHITEFRIARS as a grant recipient include JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 | People with disabilities and health difficulties |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 03/06/2021 | £4k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| Sport England | 24/07/2020 | £3k | COVID-19 CEF |