FINCHLEY UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
Uniformed youth organisation for boys and girls aged 11 - 18
Objects
The charitable purpose of the Unit (the Purpose) is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £29,640 against expenditure of £25,909, resulting in a surplus. The trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to six months’ operating costs to safeguard against unexpected funding shortfalls.
What the accounts disclose
“Our total income for the year was £29,640 which came primarily from donations, small grants and cadet subs.” — page 1
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to six months’ operating costs to safeguard against unexpected funding shortfalls.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Carla Segelchair
- Philippa Lowe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £14k | £12k |
| 31/03/2023 | £10k | £11k |
| 31/03/2022 | £6k | £8k |
| 31/03/2021 | £8k | £7k |
Common questions
Is FINCHLEY UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £29,640 against expenditure of £25,909, resulting in a surplus. The trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to six months’ operating costs to safeguard against unexpected funding shortfalls. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.