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friends of m.v. freedom

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Friends Of M.v. Freedom is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Dorchester and operates in Dorset.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We provide and maintain a motor catamaran with trained and qualified volunteer skippers and crew, and deliver a positive sea going experience with lasting benefits for people living with disability, including wheelchair users. Sailing from Weymouth harbour along the Dorset Jurassic coast, we offer 2 trips 5 or 6 days a week in the summer months (April to October).The charity has NO paid staff.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£45,280
Latest Expenditure
£16,174

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 35.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 35.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£45,280£16,1740 / 40
2024£43,404£19,1130 / 40
2023£62,231£17,6970 / 33
2022£54,169£18,7440 / 50
2021£77,922£255,7130 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
8 Bedford Terrace
Long Bredy
DORCHESTER
DT2 9HW
Registration Date
28 April 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
283955
Charity Number
283955

Trustees

Michael Garrett
Martyn Simmons
Peter York
Adrian Belcher MBE
Adrian Crook
Nicola Plumb

Also Known As

  • THE FRIENDS OF M. V. FREEDOM BOAT FOR THE DISABLED
  • THE FRIENDS OF M.V.FREEDOM (THE ACORNS)BOAT FOR THE DISABLED
  • THE FRIENDS OF M.V.FREEDOM BOAT FOR THE DISABLED
  • THE FRIENDS OF THE ACORNS