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Blue Spirit

Also known as: Blue Spirit Laury Gratiet Bursary Fund

Blue Spirit provides sailing experiences for young people (aged 14 to 25) who are experiencing a mental health challenge or facing social / economic disadvantage. Working in partnership with sail training organisations in the north-east of England, we offer anything from half-day dinghy sailing, weekend sails and 6-day residential voyages.

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Activities & Mission

Blue Spirit provides sailing experiences for young people (aged 14 to 25) who are experiencing a mental health challenge or facing social / economic disadvantage. Working in partnership with sail training organisations in the north-east of England, we offer anything from half-day dinghy sailing, weekend sails and 6-day residential voyages.

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
£21,872
Latest Expenditure
£18,460

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 84.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 84.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£21,872
£18,4600 / 1
2024
£48,285
£37,2110 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blue Spirit

What does Blue Spirit do?

Blue Spirit provides sailing experiences for young people (aged 14 to 25) who are experiencing a mental health challenge or facing social / economic disadvantage. Working in partnership with sail training organisations in the north-east of England, we offer anything from half-day dinghy sailing, weekend sails and 6-day residential voyages.

How much income did Blue Spirit report in 2025?

Blue Spirit reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blue Spirit registered as a charity?

Blue Spirit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2022 as charity number 1201278. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Blue Spirit?

Blue Spirit is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Solenn Lees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blue Spirit operate?

Blue Spirit operates across 2 areas: France and England And Wales.

Is Blue Spirit a registered charity?

Yes — Blue Spirit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201278.

Details

Address
5 DILSTON AVENUE
HEXHAM
5 Dilston Avenue
Dilston Avenue
NE46 1JE
Registration Date
9 December 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5209630
Charity Number
1201278

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Trustees

Solenn Lees Chair
Felicity Jane Pocklington
Ira Hakim
Lauren Ainsborough
Lily Mae Kroese
STUART PAGE
Thomas Benjamin Maskell

Also Known As

  • Blue Spirit Laury Gratiet Bursary Fund

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