Oarsome Chance
Also known as: Oarsome Chance Foundation
Provide opportunities and experiences of vocational learning including carpentry and bike mechanics alongside an outdoor programme including rowing, sailing and mountain biking for young people at risk of exclusion from education. To build young peoples confidence and create opportunities for them to feel safe in achieving a pathway to change. The target group is young people aged 11-19yrs
Activities & Mission
Provide opportunities and experiences of vocational learning including carpentry and bike mechanics alongside an outdoor programme including rowing, sailing and mountain biking for young people at risk of exclusion from education. To build young peoples confidence and create opportunities for them to feel safe in achieving a pathway to change. The target group is young people aged 11-19yrs
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £708,043 | £793,619 | £738,403 | £174,034 | £117,960 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £577,770 | £766,688 | £724,504 | £259,610 | £259,610 | 17 / 0 |
| 2022 | £819,086 | £753,397 | £736,883 | £448,528 | £287,319 | 24 / 0 |
| 2021 | £689,379 | £570,672 | £538,204 | £382,839 | £382,839 | 15 / 0 |
| 2020 | £510,614 | £427,249 | £392,714 | £264,132 | £107,000 | 12 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oarsome Chance
What does Oarsome Chance do?
Provide opportunities and experiences of vocational learning including carpentry and bike mechanics alongside an outdoor programme including rowing, sailing and mountain biking for young people at risk of exclusion from education. To build young peoples confidence and create opportunities for them to feel safe in achieving a pathway to change. The target group is young people aged 11-19yrs
How much income did Oarsome Chance report in 2024?
Oarsome Chance reported total income of £708k and reported expenditure of £794k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oarsome Chance?
Oarsome Chance has a program ratio of 104.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Oarsome Chance registered as a charity?
Oarsome Chance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 2016 as charity number 1167787. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Oarsome Chance?
Oarsome Chance is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neill Young. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oarsome Chance operate?
Oarsome Chance operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Oarsome Chance a registered charity?
Yes — Oarsome Chance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167787.
Details
The Boathouse. St. Vincent College
Mill Lane
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 4QA
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Also Known As
- Oarsome Chance Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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