Children's Sailing Trust
Also known as: Helford River Children's Sailing Trust, Cst, Hrcst
Children's Sailing Trust creates inclusive, accessible and affordable watersports opportunities by removing financial and disability barriers to participation. We use our public recreational, learning and accommodation facilities to develop physical and mental health and wellbeing through sailing, watersports and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities both locally and nationally.
Activities & Mission
Children's Sailing Trust creates inclusive, accessible and affordable watersports opportunities by removing financial and disability barriers to participation. We use our public recreational, learning and accommodation facilities to develop physical and mental health and wellbeing through sailing, watersports and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities both locally and nationally.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Lizard Outreach Trust (organisation 4034693)
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — The Helford River Childrens Sailing Trust (organisation 3940418)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,394,655 | £1,283,202 | £637,063 | £3,897,259 | £365,819 | 28 / 13 |
| 2023 | £467,330 | £542,600 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £534,725 | £506,963 | £446,189 | £3,863,542 | £148,135 | 5 / 1 |
| 2021 | £426,114 | £370,004 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £1,748,122 | £258,929 | £200,773 | £3,779,670 | £213,938 | 8 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Children's Sailing Trust
What does Children's Sailing Trust do?
Children's Sailing Trust creates inclusive, accessible and affordable watersports opportunities by removing financial and disability barriers to participation. We use our public recreational, learning and accommodation facilities to develop physical and mental health and wellbeing through sailing, watersports and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities both locally and nationally.
How much income did Children's Sailing Trust report in 2025?
Children's Sailing Trust reported total income of £1.39m and reported expenditure of £1.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Children's Sailing Trust?
Children's Sailing Trust has a program ratio of 45.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Children's Sailing Trust registered as a charity?
Children's Sailing Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2016 as charity number 1165396. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Children's Sailing Trust?
Children's Sailing Trust 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 Children's Sailing Trust operate?
Children's Sailing Trust operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Children's Sailing Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Children's Sailing Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165396.
Details
TREVASSACK LAKE
Garras
HELSTON
Cornwall
TR12 6LH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Helford River Children's Sailing Trust
- Cst
- Hrcst
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated