Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited
To promote the provision of facilities for recreation in the interest of social welfare and to advance sailing and watersports in the waters around Cowes, and in furtherance of this object to provide facilities for mooring and storage of boats.To promote the culture and heritage of Cowes and the Isle of Wight.To promote the protection and improvement of the environment of Cowes Harbour.
Activities & Mission
To promote the provision of facilities for recreation in the interest of social welfare and to advance sailing and watersports in the waters around Cowes, and in furtherance of this object to provide facilities for mooring and storage of boats.To promote the culture and heritage of Cowes and the Isle of Wight.To promote the protection and improvement of the environment of Cowes Harbour.
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 5% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,999,351 | £1,631,187 | £454,559 | £5,997,908 | £563,286 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,047,199 | £1,675,789 | £513,392 | £5,365,285 | £475,468 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,927,315 | £1,643,834 | £459,102 | £4,993,875 | £262,447 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,665,752 | £1,405,588 | £437,525 | £4,710,388 | £303,256 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,211,881 | £1,233,497 | £401,820 | £4,658,532 | £69,796 | 14 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited
What does Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited do?
To promote the provision of facilities for recreation in the interest of social welfare and to advance sailing and watersports in the waters around Cowes, and in furtherance of this object to provide facilities for mooring and storage of boats.To promote the culture and heritage of Cowes and the Isle of Wight.To promote the protection and improvement of the environment of Cowes Harbour.
How much income did Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited report in 2025?
Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited?
Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited has a program ratio of 22.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 1993 as charity number 1019760. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited?
Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited 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 Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited operate?
Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Cowes Town Waterfront Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1019760.
Details
VECTIS YARD
COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO31 7BD
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- 14 May 2026
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