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Army Sailing Association

Also known as: Asa

The promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces by the provision and support of sailing activities and facilities for the well-being of service personnel. This is delivered through Offshore sailing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing specifically at the Army Indoor Sailing Training Centre (South) based at Thorney Island

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces by the provision and support of sailing activities and facilities for the well-being of service personnel. This is delivered through Offshore sailing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing specifically at the Army Indoor Sailing Training Centre (South) based at Thorney Island

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
£962,570
Latest Expenditure
£919,476

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 69). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 55.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 44.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Armed forces 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 £676,399
Charitable Activities £210,426
Other Trading £65,615
Investments £10,130
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £509,967
Raising Funds £409,509
Governance £0
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
£962,570
£919,476£509,967£3,416,967£00 / 8
2024
£1,089,234
£932,488£568,994£2,870,798£338,1110 / 0
2023
£1,536,554
£1,259,548£271,894£2,854,421£487,6350 / 6
2022
£832,930
£694,505£664,827£2,489,839£1,892,6520 / 0
2020
£661,071
£458,763£438,873£1,926,733£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Army Sailing Association

What does Army Sailing Association do?

The promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces by the provision and support of sailing activities and facilities for the well-being of service personnel. This is delivered through Offshore sailing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing specifically at the Army Indoor Sailing Training Centre (South) based at Thorney Island

How much income did Army Sailing Association report in 2025?

Army Sailing Association reported total income of £963k and reported expenditure of £919k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Army Sailing Association?

Army Sailing Association has a program ratio of 53.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 69 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Army Sailing Association registered as a charity?

Army Sailing Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 2013 as charity number 1152679. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Army Sailing Association?

Army Sailing Association is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Army Sailing Association operate?

Army Sailing Association operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Army Sailing Association a registered charity?

Yes — Army Sailing Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152679.

Details

Address
Treasurer Army Sailing Association
Army Sports Control Board
Fox Lines
Queen's Avenue
ALDERSHOT
Registration Date
2 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037926
Charity Number
1152679

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Trustees

Brigadier Adrian Reilly
Colonel Edward Butterworth
Colonel Julian Mark Facer
Colonel Neil Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity
jack harrison
Lt Col Anthony John Fairs
Nicholas Nottingham
Tom Newman

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Asa

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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