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Freshwater Lifeboat

Also known as: Freshwater Inshore Rescue

Voluntary Independent Lifeboat service

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Activities & Mission

Voluntary Independent Lifeboat service

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

Latest Income
£236,042
Latest Expenditure
£136,412

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £448,311
Charitable Activities £11,744
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,584
Other Income £81,361

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £80,473
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£236,042
£136,4120 / 70
2023
£543,000
£80,473£80,473£885,640£00 / 50
2022
£221,780
£275,7520 / 30
2021
£129,946
£121,5900 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Freshwater Lifeboat

What does Freshwater Lifeboat do?

Voluntary Independent Lifeboat service

How much income did Freshwater Lifeboat report in 2024?

Freshwater Lifeboat reported total income of £236k and reported expenditure of £136k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Freshwater Lifeboat registered as a charity?

Freshwater Lifeboat was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 1986 as charity number 293657. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Freshwater Lifeboat?

Freshwater Lifeboat is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Barry Sales. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Freshwater Lifeboat operate?

Freshwater Lifeboat operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Freshwater Lifeboat a registered charity?

Yes — Freshwater Lifeboat is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293657.

Details

Address
Freshwater Lifeboat
The Boathouse
Freshwater Bay
Freshwater Bay
FRESHWATER
PO40 9RA
Registration Date
18 February 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
293657
Charity Number
293657

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Trustees

Barry Sales Chair
Andrew Dye
MARTIN GOULD
Ronan McCann

Also Known As

  • Freshwater Inshore Rescue

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