SCUNTHORPE UNIT 298 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
We are a Youth Education Charity. we support young people aged 10-18 with life skills, education, leisure, activities, fun and Adventure. We also support BTech National Diplomas, RYA, British Rowing, British Canoeing and many more. We are a Uniformed organisation following the styles and ideologies of the Royal Navy teaching Teamwork, Leadership, Personal Care, First Aid and so much more
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 the unit held unrestricted reserves of £13,004.58 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of revenue payments. The document notes that designated funds of £12,000.00 are held for fixed assets and future projects, leaving the remaining unrestricted balance to cover operational fluctuations.
What the accounts disclose
“OTHER REVENUE RECEIPTS Insurance Claim £17,028.09” — page 1
“The charity trustees’ policy aims to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level 3 months revenue payments in order to safeguard the Unit's ongoing activities from any unexpected fluctuations in” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- 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
- Hayley Hartchair
- Anthony Christopher Bishop
- Eleanor Frances Saville Haynes
- Scott Philip Day
- Steven James Render
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £41k | £39k |
| 31/03/2024 | £118k | £118k |
| 31/03/2023 | £11k | £21k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £16k | £8k |
Common questions
Is SCUNTHORPE UNIT 298 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the unit held unrestricted reserves of £13,004.58 at year-end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of revenue payments. The document notes that designated funds of £12,000.00 are held for fixed assets and future projects, leaving the remaining unrestricted balance to cover operational fluctuations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 09/06/2010 | £8k | Watersports development |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2007 | £4k | Cadet Sailing Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2006 | £2k | Class room refurnishment/ Training aids |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2005 | £2k | Safety Boat |