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Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation

Also known as: Assf

The Foundation uses the challenges of sailing to develop young people by promoting health & wellbeing and building the personal skills that will improve a young person's ability to succeed in life and work.We support providers of sailing opportunities (financially and practically) and where sailing facilities are less developed, we support the creation of those facilities in a sustainable way.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation uses the challenges of sailing to develop young people by promoting health & wellbeing and building the personal skills that will improve a young person's ability to succeed in life and work.We support providers of sailing opportunities (financially and practically) and where sailing facilities are less developed, we support the creation of those facilities in a sustainable way.

Grants

Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£28,491
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, amateur sport and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,611,189
Latest Expenditure
£3,680,523

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,810,269
Charitable Activities £1,796,064
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,856
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,583,926
Raising Funds £96,597
Governance £40,764
Grants to Institutions £28,491
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
£3,611,189
£3,680,523£3,583,926£1,497,595£1,465,84639 / 200
2024
£3,144,064
£2,967,455£2,880,380£1,561,154£045 / 200
2023
£2,333,207
£2,530,423£2,456,222£1,382,226£1,382,22647 / 320
2022
£2,364,867
£2,275,750£2,217,504£1,579,442£1,579,44246 / 380
2021
£2,396,027
£1,784,572£1,748,314£1,490,325£1,257,29647 / 335

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation

What does Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation do?

The Foundation uses the challenges of sailing to develop young people by promoting health & wellbeing and building the personal skills that will improve a young person's ability to succeed in life and work.We support providers of sailing opportunities (financially and practically) and where sailing facilities are less developed, we support the creation of those facilities in a sustainable way.

How much income did Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation report in 2025?

Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation reported total income of £3.61m and reported expenditure of £3.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation registered as a charity?

Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 2013 as charity number 1153060. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation?

Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Miles Arthur Bradbury. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation operate?

Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153060.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039601
Charity Number
1153060

Trustees

Miles Arthur Bradbury Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
AMANDA SIMPSON
Andrew Lawson
DAVID MARTIN GRATTON
Also governs 2 other charities
DAVID TYLER
IAIN BRYDEN PERCY OBE
John Henry Derbyshire OBE
LEAH SIMPSON
Nicholas Blair Manny Harrison
Also governs 1 other charity
Prakash Paran
SIR CHARLES BENEDICT AINSLIE CBE
Sophie Arabella Sheldon

Also Known As

  • Assf

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