Ocean Youth Trust South
Also known as: Ocean Youth Trust (south)
OCEAN YOUTH TRUST SOUTH PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 25 FROM THE WIDEST RANGE OF BACKGROUNDS TO EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE UNDER SAIL. OUR VESSEL, PROLIFIC, A 30-METRE KETCH, WAS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY AS A SAIL TRAINING VESSEL, SAILING TO SOUTH COAST AND EUROPEAN PORTS AND LONGER TALL SHIPS RACE EVENTS. WE OFFER RYA AND D OF E RESIDENTIAL COURSES.
Activities & Mission
OCEAN YOUTH TRUST SOUTH PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 25 FROM THE WIDEST RANGE OF BACKGROUNDS TO EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE UNDER SAIL. OUR VESSEL, PROLIFIC, A 30-METRE KETCH, WAS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY AS A SAIL TRAINING VESSEL, SAILING TO SOUTH COAST AND EUROPEAN PORTS AND LONGER TALL SHIPS RACE EVENTS. WE OFFER RYA AND D OF E RESIDENTIAL COURSES.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Leisure 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 | £548,721 | £509,448 | £477,007 | £1,481,132 | £513,350 | 9 / 110 |
| 2023 | £584,393 | £451,654 | £423,010 | £1,362,093 | £376,307 | 8 / 80 |
| 2022 | £487,308 | £435,065 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2021 | £396,975 | £349,695 | 0 / 77 | |||
| 2020 | £366,000 | £411,000 | 0 / 78 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Youth Trust South
What does Ocean Youth Trust South do?
OCEAN YOUTH TRUST SOUTH PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 25 FROM THE WIDEST RANGE OF BACKGROUNDS TO EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE UNDER SAIL. OUR VESSEL, PROLIFIC, A 30-METRE KETCH, WAS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY AS A SAIL TRAINING VESSEL, SAILING TO SOUTH COAST AND EUROPEAN PORTS AND LONGER TALL SHIPS RACE EVENTS. WE OFFER RYA AND D OF E RESIDENTIAL COURSES.
How much income did Ocean Youth Trust South report in 2024?
Ocean Youth Trust South reported total income of £549k and reported expenditure of £509k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ocean Youth Trust South?
Ocean Youth Trust South has a program ratio of 86.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ocean Youth Trust South registered as a charity?
Ocean Youth Trust South was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2000 as charity number 1079959. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Ocean Youth Trust South?
Ocean Youth Trust South is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Penelope Samantha Juliette Scott-Bayfield. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ocean Youth Trust South operate?
Ocean Youth Trust South operates across 7 areas, including Denmark, Finland, Germany and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Ocean Youth Trust South a registered charity?
Yes — Ocean Youth Trust South is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079959.
Details
Lower William Street
Shamrock Quay
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 5QL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ocean Youth Trust (south)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated