Rescue Wooden Boats
To acquire, restore, preserve, maintain display and use for public benefit, heritage wooden boats and other wooden maritime vessels and so advance public education in the historical significance of such boats and vessels and the skills and crafts used in their construction, maintenance and use.
Activities & Mission
To acquire, restore, preserve, maintain display and use for public benefit, heritage wooden boats and other wooden maritime vessels and so advance public education in the historical significance of such boats and vessels and the skills and crafts used in their construction, maintenance and use.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £21,151 | £29,361 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £31,594 | £25,242 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £14,677 | £16,852 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £16,924 | £18,780 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2020 | £16,924 | £18,780 | 0 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rescue Wooden Boats
What does Rescue Wooden Boats do?
To acquire, restore, preserve, maintain display and use for public benefit, heritage wooden boats and other wooden maritime vessels and so advance public education in the historical significance of such boats and vessels and the skills and crafts used in their construction, maintenance and use.
How much income did Rescue Wooden Boats report in 2024?
Rescue Wooden Boats reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Rescue Wooden Boats registered as a charity?
Rescue Wooden Boats was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2011 as charity number 1144180. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Rescue Wooden Boats?
Rescue Wooden Boats is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rescue Wooden Boats operate?
Rescue Wooden Boats operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Rescue Wooden Boats a registered charity?
Yes — Rescue Wooden Boats is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144180.
Details
Craymere Beck Road
Thurning
Melton Constable
NR24 2LN
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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