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.
Activities & Mission
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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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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (organisation 265304)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £358,165 | £108,674 | 0 / 47 | |||
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gafirs
What does Gafirs do?
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.
How much income did Gafirs report in 2025?
Gafirs reported total income of £358k and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated