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Adventure Sunderland LTD

Also known as: The Marine Activities Centre (sunderland), The Marine Activities Centre (sunderland) Limited, Adventure Sunderland, Sunderland Marina, The Mac

THE CHARITY'S PRIMARY AIM IS TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE USING ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

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Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY'S PRIMARY AIM IS TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE USING ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£665,665
Latest Expenditure
£795,058

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 11.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 90.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £140,969
Other Trading £524,696
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £94,234
Raising Funds £700,824
Governance £17,266
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£665,665
£795,058£94,234£2,857,451£516,45812 / 3
2024
£749,428
£779,436£104,547£3,036,844£675,73012 / 3
2023
£723,621
£691,971£63,975£3,066,852£863,97613 / 4
2022
£674,072
£615,740£48,836£3,035,202£465,20813 / 3
2021
£640,007
£560,725£49,498£3,397,194£380,87412 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Adventure Sunderland LTD

What does Adventure Sunderland LTD do?

THE CHARITY'S PRIMARY AIM IS TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE USING ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

How much income did Adventure Sunderland LTD report in 2025?

Adventure Sunderland LTD reported total income of £666k and reported expenditure of £795k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Adventure Sunderland LTD?

Adventure Sunderland LTD has a program ratio of 14.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Adventure Sunderland LTD registered as a charity?

Adventure Sunderland LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1996 as charity number 1053017. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Adventure Sunderland LTD?

Adventure Sunderland LTD is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MALCOLM GEORGE HOLMES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Adventure Sunderland LTD operate?

Adventure Sunderland LTD operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Adventure Sunderland LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Adventure Sunderland LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053017.

Details

Address
Marine Activities Centre
Sunderland Marina
Brunel Drive
SUNDERLAND
SR6 0PW
Registration Date
16 February 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053017
Charity Number
1053017

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Trustees

MALCOLM GEORGE HOLMES Chair
Gerry Taylor
JOHN RAMSAY
Also governs 1 other charity
Martin Meling
Matthew Hunt
Michael Hendy
Tom Wills

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Marine Activities Centre (sunderland)
  • The Marine Activities Centre (sunderland) Limited
  • Adventure Sunderland
  • Sunderland Marina
  • The Mac

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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