Above Water
Above Water is passionate about water safety and believes the best way to guard against drowning is to educate. AW sends qualified teachers who are also open water lifeguards into schools and or communities to teacher our own WATER SAFETY programme. This programme comprehensively promotes using our water environments for health/well-being and delivers water safety and drowning prevention.
Activities & Mission
Above Water is passionate about water safety and believes the best way to guard against drowning is to educate. AW sends qualified teachers who are also open water lifeguards into schools and or communities to teacher our own WATER SAFETY programme. This programme comprehensively promotes using our water environments for health/well-being and delivers water safety and drowning prevention.
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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £13,053 | £13,165 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £64,203 | £74,137 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £45,434 | £50,668 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £22,396 | £14,471 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2020 | £23,707 | £28,284 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Above Water
What does Above Water do?
Above Water is passionate about water safety and believes the best way to guard against drowning is to educate. AW sends qualified teachers who are also open water lifeguards into schools and or communities to teacher our own WATER SAFETY programme. This programme comprehensively promotes using our water environments for health/well-being and delivers water safety and drowning prevention.
How much income did Above Water report in 2024?
Above Water reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Above Water registered as a charity?
Above Water was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 2017 as charity number 1174593. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Above Water?
Above Water is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Conrad Gillespie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Above Water operate?
Above Water operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Above Water a registered charity?
Yes — Above Water is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174593.
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