Launchpoint
Also known as: Caroline Trust
We make grants to youngsters, women and the disabled to help them experience gliding and make grants to assist established participants achieve excellence in the sport .
Activities & Mission
We make grants to youngsters, women and the disabled to help them experience gliding and make grants to assist established participants achieve excellence in the sport .
Grants
Launchpoint is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £8,869
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- amateur sport
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £23,877 | £8,869 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £23,396 | £5,756 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Launchpoint
What does Launchpoint do?
We make grants to youngsters, women and the disabled to help them experience gliding and make grants to assist established participants achieve excellence in the sport .
How much income did Launchpoint report in 2026?
Launchpoint reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Launchpoint registered as a charity?
Launchpoint was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 2001 as charity number 1089009. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Launchpoint?
Launchpoint is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is George Charles Metcalfe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Launchpoint operate?
Launchpoint operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Launchpoint a registered charity?
Yes — Launchpoint is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089009.
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Also Known As
- Caroline Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated