Friends Of M.v. Freedom
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
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.
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.
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £45,280 | £16,174 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £43,404 | £19,113 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £62,231 | £17,697 | 0 / 33 | |||
| 2022 | £54,169 | £18,744 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £77,922 | £255,713 | 0 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of M.v. Freedom
What does Friends Of M.v. Freedom do?
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.
How much income did Friends Of M.v. Freedom report in 2025?
Friends Of M.v. Freedom reported total income of £45k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of M.v. Freedom registered as a charity?
Friends Of M.v. Freedom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1982 as charity number 283955. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Friends Of M.v. Freedom?
Friends Of M.v. Freedom is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of M.v. Freedom operate?
Friends Of M.v. Freedom operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of M.v. Freedom a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of M.v. Freedom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283955.
Details
Long Bredy
DORCHESTER
DT2 9HW
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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
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- 30 July 2026
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