POOLE UNIT 272 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
Poole Sea Cadets provides training for young people aged 12 to 18 based on Naval Traditions and Discipline.Our activities include sailing to RYA standards, Pulling (rowing) Adventure Training, PT, Shooting and Swimming. We have an active band which performs at functions & ceremonies.Cadets can train in specialisations from Catering through Radio Operator to Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are healthy, with cash and bank balances of £7,169.62 at year-end, which the trustees note would cover contractual expenses for a full year even without income. The unit reported a small deficit of around £1,500 before Gift Aid processing, but the overall financial position is described as stable and forward-looking. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention other than those disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“CADET CONTRIBUTIONS £12,367.95” — page 2
“The charity trustees’ policy aims to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level equating to months revenue payments in order to safeguard the Unit's ongoing activities from any unexpected fluctuations in income” — page 6
Trustees
- Lee Charles Hardychair
- Cherrie Rosaline Macnamara
- Clive JACKSON
- Dr Bruce Grant-Braham
- Michelle Harrington
- Reece Oliver
- Robert Michael Cripps
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £43k | £72k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £72k | £109k |
| 31/03/2022 | £61k | £52k |
| 31/03/2021 | £39k | £26k |
Common questions
Is POOLE UNIT 272 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are healthy, with cash and bank balances of £7,169.62 at year-end, which the trustees note would cover contractual expenses for a full year even without income. The unit reported a small deficit of around £1,500 before Gift Aid processing, but the overall financial position is described as stable and forward-looking. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention other than those disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds POOLE UNIT 272 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name POOLE UNIT 272 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS as a grant recipient include THE CONNAUGHT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONNAUGHT TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Portsmouth Grammar School CCF |
| THE CONNAUGHT TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE CONNAUGHT TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Cadets |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/10/2011 | £9k | Modernisation of toilet/shower facilities plus addition of disabled ameniti |