Helford River Gig Club
HRGC is an amateur Cornish pilot gig rowing club allowing members to take part in rowing and social events throughout the year. Members row on the Helford river near Falmouth and also take part in various events organised by other gig clubs throughout the season including the World championships on Scilly. HRGC owns 2 GRP training gigs which are kept at Helford Passage and 3 wooden racing gigs.
Activities & Mission
HRGC is an amateur Cornish pilot gig rowing club allowing members to take part in rowing and social events throughout the year. Members row on the Helford river near Falmouth and also take part in various events organised by other gig clubs throughout the season including the World championships on Scilly. HRGC owns 2 GRP training gigs which are kept at Helford Passage and 3 wooden racing gigs.
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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 | £36,659 | £49,001 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £30,180 | £38,146 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £28,080 | £19,854 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £15,097 | £29,161 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £37,686 | £32,861 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Helford River Gig Club
What does Helford River Gig Club do?
HRGC is an amateur Cornish pilot gig rowing club allowing members to take part in rowing and social events throughout the year. Members row on the Helford river near Falmouth and also take part in various events organised by other gig clubs throughout the season including the World championships on Scilly. HRGC owns 2 GRP training gigs which are kept at Helford Passage and 3 wooden racing gigs.
How much income did Helford River Gig Club report in 2025?
Helford River Gig Club reported total income of £37k and reported expenditure of £49k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Helford River Gig Club registered as a charity?
Helford River Gig Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 2019 as charity number 1186229. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Helford River Gig Club?
Helford River Gig Club is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP JOHN BADGER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Helford River Gig Club operate?
Helford River Gig Club operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Helford River Gig Club a registered charity?
Yes — Helford River Gig Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186229.
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