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IPSWICH UNIT 195 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS

Registered charity 304775 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as T.S ORWELL, UNIT 195, SEA CADET CORPS

To provide a range of activities, sports and skills that are attractive and adventurous within a caring discipline, based on the high standards of the Royal Navy and to assist in development of self-confidence, self-discipline, leadership and sense of responsibility to the community.

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Latest income
£30k
Latest spending
£60k
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of nearly £30,000 for the year, driven by significant capital expenditures such as a pontoon costing over £50,000. The treasurer notes that outgoings are climbing rapidly, necessitating an increase in cadet subscriptions and new uniform contributions to offset costs. Despite these financial pressures, the unit remains functional and is actively fundraising for future building replacement.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Subscriptions
“The majority of ongoing funding comes from subs.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“We do not have as much money as we did 5 years ago, that is deliberate. It was felt that we should be spending money on today’s cadets, whilst maintaining a balance for tomorrow’s cadets.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Ipswich Sea Cadets - TS Orwell (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Suffolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£30k£60k
31/03/2024£32k£14k
31/03/2023£10k£13k
31/03/2022£16k£16k
31/03/2021£13k£8k

Common questions

Is IPSWICH UNIT 195 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of nearly £30,000 for the year, driven by significant capital expenditures such as a pontoon costing over £50,000. The treasurer notes that outgoings are climbing rapidly, necessitating an increase in cadet subscriptions and new uniform contributions to offset costs. Despite these financial pressures, the unit remains functional and is actively fundraising for future building replacement.

Who funds IPSWICH UNIT 195 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS?

Funders whose own accounts filings name IPSWICH UNIT 195 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS as a grant recipient include THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITEDFY2024£5kGeneral