NATIONAL SCHOOLS REGATTA
Education by provision of a regatta for all those schools who row and clubs who have a junior section serving minors
Objects
(A) THE ORGANISATION OR PROVISIONS OR FACILITIES WHICH WILL ENABLE AND ENCOURAGE PUPILS OF SCHOOLS IN ANY PART OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE TO ROW OR TO SCULL OR TO PLAY OTHER GAMES OR SPORTS AND THEREBY AND ASSIST IN ENSURING THAT DUE ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH PUPILS AS WELL AS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPATION OF THEIR MINDS AND WITH A VIEW TO FURTHERING THIS OBJECT: (B) THE ORGANISATION OR PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PHYSICAL RECREATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE IN ANY PART OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE PUPILS OF SCHOOLS AND FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FOR WHOM THE SAME ARE PROVIDED) FOR PUPILS OF SCHOOLS AND FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES. (C) THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF SUCH CHARITABL BODIES OR FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE. FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 3 OF DECLARATION OF TRUST.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a small surplus for the year, resulting in a carried forward balance of £1,150.15. This surplus enabled the charity to maintain working reserves and award grants ranging from £6,000 to £7,500 to rowing clubs and schools.
What the accounts disclose
“Elite Merchandise core royalty” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
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Trustees
- Michael Martinchair
- GEORGE WILLIAM HAMMOND
- JONATHAN HILL
- MARK RIVERS BLANDFORD-BAKER
- SIOBHAN CASSIDY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £29k | £27k |
| 31/12/2024 | £74k | £73k |
| 31/12/2023 | £37k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £18k | £0 |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £114k |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL SCHOOLS REGATTA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a small surplus for the year, resulting in a carried forward balance of £1,150.15. This surplus enabled the charity to maintain working reserves and award grants ranging from £6,000 to £7,500 to rowing clubs and schools.