FLEETWOOD UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
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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 of £27,874.62 were held at year-end, which the trustees note covers only 7 months of revenue payments against a policy target of 12 months. The charity reported a net revenue deficit for the period, with total payments exceeding total receipts, resulting in a decrease in the cash balance from the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“OTHER DONATIONS / LEGACIES £5,589.43” — page 11
“Year-end reserves amounted £27,874.62 7 months’ on that basis.” — page 15
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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/10/2025)
Trustees
- Steven Simpsonchair
- Shane Faulkner
- Susan Simpson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £57k | £42k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £35k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £25k | £12k |
Common questions
Is FLEETWOOD UNIT OF THE SEA CADET CORPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £27,874.62 were held at year-end, which the trustees note covers only 7 months of revenue payments against a policy target of 12 months. The charity reported a net revenue deficit for the period, with total payments exceeding total receipts, resulting in a decrease in the cash balance from the previous year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2012 | £10k | Conversion of conference hall to accommodation facilities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/05/2006 | £3k | Trailer for Laser Picos Boats |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2005 | £5k | To acquire more sailing craft materials, etc. |