Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited
Also known as: Caister Volunteer Rescue Service Limited, Caister Lifeboat
The public benefit, for the prevention & saving of life at sea, on the foreshore or from water by the acquisition, fitting out & maintenance of lifeboats, and the provision of a rescue service to operate from Caister in the county of Norfolk.
Activities & Mission
The public benefit, for the prevention & saving of life at sea, on the foreshore or from water by the acquisition, fitting out & maintenance of lifeboats, and the provision of a rescue service to operate from Caister in the county of Norfolk.
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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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 136). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Great Yarmouth International Seafarers' Centre Trust (organisation 1056326)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £956,690 | £795,315 | £725,546 | £6,182,624 | £0 | 0 / 50 |
| 2024 | £644,407 | £358,178 | £294,394 | £5,877,636 | £716,046 | 0 / 60 |
| 2023 | £565,784 | £308,609 | £260,384 | £5,461,270 | £633,304 | 0 / 53 |
| 2022 | £279,393 | £244,333 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £1,149,921 | £179,542 | £148,672 | £5,277,669 | £1,634,242 | 0 / 39 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited
What does Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited do?
The public benefit, for the prevention & saving of life at sea, on the foreshore or from water by the acquisition, fitting out & maintenance of lifeboats, and the provision of a rescue service to operate from Caister in the county of Norfolk.
How much income did Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited report in 2025?
Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited reported total income of £957k 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 Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited?
Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited has a program ratio of 75.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 136 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited registered as a charity?
Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 1971 as charity number 262126. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited?
Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL ANDREW NEWTON GARROD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited operate?
Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262126.
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Registry Information
Other notable Charity and VCS support charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Caister Volunteer Rescue Service Limited
- Caister Lifeboat
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated