ADSURF
AdSurf is based in Bude Cornwall and provides adaptive and accessible surfing to people with disabilities, with mental health conditions or people who are neurodiverse to improve the wellbeing of those taking part and to make this activity and its benefits inclusive.
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THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE PERSONS FOR WHOM THEY ARE INTENDED BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE AND ADAPTIVE SURFING OR WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS OR PEOPLE WHO ARE NEURODIVERSE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported total incoming resources of £71,819 against total expenditure of £53,957, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Unrestricted funds stood at £47,084, which exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target based on unspent restricted funds plus £8,151. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It was the policy of AdSurf on 31st March 2026 to maintain a balance in the reserves account which equates to the amount of unspent restricted funds plus an amount of £8,151 to include: Urgent equipment replacement, general expenses and salary shortfall.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 60
- Government income: £2,000 — grants £2,000 (1); 3% of the £71,819 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 55
- Government income: £200 — grants £200 (1); under 1% of the £20,466 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 22
- Government income: £3,000 — grants £3,000 (2); 7% of the £44,146 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Kelly Reeveschair
- Elisabeth Smith
- John Sweeting
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £72k | £54k |
| 31/03/2025 | £20k | £17k |
| 31/03/2024 | £44k | £11k |
Common questions
Is ADSURF financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported total incoming resources of £71,819 against total expenditure of £53,957, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Unrestricted funds stood at £47,084, which exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target based on unspent restricted funds plus £8,151. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ADSURF?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ADSURF as a grant recipient include SAMWORTH BROTHERS COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMWORTH BROTHERS COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY FUND | FY2025 | £10k | Sports Grants |
| SAMWORTH BROTHERS COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY FUND | FY2026 | £2k | Grants to Institutions – Sports Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 24/03/2025 | £15k | Beach Manager and Lead Instructor Role |
| UK government | 24/03/2025 | £15k | Beach Manager and Lead Instructor Role |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 2 | £15k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £320k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £195k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £165k |
| ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE TANLAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £78k |
| BRUCE WAKE CHARITY | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- BUDE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
- BRADFORD DISABILITY SPORT AND LEISURE
- The Disabled Sailors Association
- ADFERIAD RECOVERY LIMITED
- CINDERFORD ARTSPACE
- ACCESS ADVENTURES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADSURF | £72k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUDE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB | £117k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADFORD DISABILITY SPORT AND LEISURE | £61k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Disabled Sailors Association | £775k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ADFERIAD RECOVERY LIMITED | £27.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CINDERFORD ARTSPACE | £464k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |