DEWSBURY AND DISTRICT UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
The Sea Cadet Movement is a youth organisation for boys & girls between the ages of 10-18
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 FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £3,293.05, which the trustees calculated as 3.8 months of unrestricted expenditure against a policy target of three months. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, with total income of £70,791.72 and total expenditure of £72,406.13, resulting in a closing balance of £4,010.55.
What the accounts disclose
“The committee is agreed that we should aim to hold at least 3 months unrestricted funds.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Robin Hainsworthchair
- Alyshia Linn
- David Ball
- Duncan Summers
- Jessica Bolton
- Rebecca Peace
- Sophie Ann Tempest
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | £71k | £72k |
| 01/04/2025 | £7k | £14k |
| 01/04/2024 | £6k | £325k |
| 01/04/2023 | £332k | £26k |
| 01/04/2022 | £33k | £12k |
Common questions
Is DEWSBURY AND DISTRICT UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £3,293.05, which the trustees calculated as 3.8 months of unrestricted expenditure against a policy target of three months. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, with total income of £70,791.72 and total expenditure of £72,406.13, resulting in a closing balance of £4,010.55.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 21/08/2018 | £10k | RS ZEST – New Generation of Sailing |
| Sport England | 24/02/2017 | £10k | Powerboat Safety Craft |