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Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust

Also known as: Fact, Fellowship Afloat

Fellowship Afloat's centre at Tollesbury, Essex is a place for adventure, relaxation and exploring the environment.Based on a converted lightvessel moored on the coast, it is an activity venture for youth clubs, schools, churches , special needs groups and people pursuing sailing qualifications.Guests are served by the centre staff and expert volunteers who form the lively Christian community.

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Activities & Mission

Fellowship Afloat's centre at Tollesbury, Essex is a place for adventure, relaxation and exploring the environment.Based on a converted lightvessel moored on the coast, it is an activity venture for youth clubs, schools, churches , special needs groups and people pursuing sailing qualifications.Guests are served by the centre staff and expert volunteers who form the lively Christian community.

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
£719,820
Latest Expenditure
£835,207

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £238,142
Charitable Activities £360,955
Other Trading £68,784
Investments £10,704
Other Income £41,235

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £805,207
Raising Funds £30,000
Governance £3,010
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£719,820
£835,207£805,207£2,176,300£75,00020 / 154
2023
£722,470
£1,008,668£993,668£2,249,124£342,62116 / 70
2022
£998,544
£813,072£791,072£2,215,053£110,54211 / 70
2021
£698,430
£570,170£550,170£1,905,296£135,88311 / 70
2020
£669,192
£840,862£815,862£1,630,267£233,64615 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust

What does Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust do?

Fellowship Afloat's centre at Tollesbury, Essex is a place for adventure, relaxation and exploring the environment.Based on a converted lightvessel moored on the coast, it is an activity venture for youth clubs, schools, churches , special needs groups and people pursuing sailing qualifications.Guests are served by the centre staff and expert volunteers who form the lively Christian community.

How much income did Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust report in 2024?

Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust reported total income of £720k and reported expenditure of £835k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust?

Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 111.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 1996 as charity number 1059143. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust?

Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is NEIL CHRISTOPHER KENNETT-BROWN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust operate?

Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059143.

Details

Address
Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust
The Sail Lofts
Woodrolfe Road
Tollesbury
MALDON
CM9 8SE
Registration Date
13 November 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1059143
Charity Number
1059143

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Trustees

NEIL CHRISTOPHER KENNETT-BROWN Chair
Andrew Tryfan Eastham
DAVID ANTHONY HILLYER
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr JONATHAN GAY
GERALDINE ANNE MOSCROP
Hannah Mary Owen
JOHN CLARENDON KEVAN
KEITH HAROLD MOSCROP
Rev Edward Paul Sauven
Also governs 1 other charity
RUTH ELLAM

Also Known As

  • Fact
  • Fellowship Afloat

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