Gafirs

Provision of lifeboat and other inshore rescue capabilities on the Solent and in Portsmouth Harbour, training for Junior members, 14 to 18 years in life-saving skills and water safety presentations to local schools, youth and community groups.

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Activities & Mission

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

Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£123,156

Latest Expenditure

£106,418

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 86.4%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£123,156	£106,418	0 / 61
2023	£112,366	£137,186	0 / 60
2022	£86,554	£129,181	0 / 70
2021	£107,587	£103,846	0 / 70
2020	£104,218	£135,303	0 / 84

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gafirs

What does Gafirs do?

How much income did Gafirs report in 2024?

Gafirs reported total income of £123k and reported expenditure of £106k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gafirs registered as a charity?

Gafirs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 2014 as charity number 1159681. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Gafirs?

Gafirs 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 Gafirs operate?

Gafirs operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gafirs a registered charity?

Yes — Gafirs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159681.