CAMBERLEY UNIT 477 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
The Aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is to help young people towards responsibleadulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using anautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.
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 unrestricted reserves were maintained at a level equating to months of revenue payments to safeguard ongoing activities. The charity reported a net increase in cash and bank balances, rising from £38,616.74 to £45,577.70, supported by increased cadet contributions and a significant legacy donation. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS COSTS Increased costs £1,694.48” — page 6
“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 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- John Hakchair
- Adrian Hyde
- ROY ROBERTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £32k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £16k | £15k |
| 31/03/2023 | £15k | £14k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £30k |
| 31/03/2021 | £32k | £15k |
Common questions
Is CAMBERLEY UNIT 477 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were maintained at a level equating to months of revenue payments to safeguard ongoing activities. The charity reported a net increase in cash and bank balances, rising from £38,616.74 to £45,577.70, supported by increased cadet contributions and a significant legacy donation. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations without material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2006 | £5k | Sailing activities at Hawley Lake |