Nancy Blackett Trust

The charity owns and maintains Arthur Ransome's yacht Nancy Blackett, "Goblin" in his book We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea. The yacht is sailed by members of the Trust, displayed at maritime events and used as base for sessions introducing young people to sailing old boats and the works of Ransome. Membership open to all. Small grants to young sailors for relevant activities.

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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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£29,069

Latest Expenditure

£33,782

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 116.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 116.2%

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.

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 2020 — Nancy Blackett Trust (organisation 3940225)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£29,069	£33,782	0 / 15
2023	£26,513	£32,643	0 / 15
2022	£46,562	£44,398	0 / 15
2021	£178,468	£22,086	0 / 30
2020	£22,566	£21,599	0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Nancy Blackett Trust

What does Nancy Blackett Trust do?

How much income did Nancy Blackett Trust report in 2024?

Nancy Blackett Trust reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Nancy Blackett Trust registered as a charity?

Nancy Blackett Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2018 as charity number 1181202. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Nancy Blackett Trust?

Nancy Blackett Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Nancy Blackett Trust operate?

Nancy Blackett Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Nancy Blackett Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Nancy Blackett Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181202.