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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.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,151
Latest Expenditure
£29,361

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 138.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 138.8%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£21,151
£29,3610 / 25
2023
£31,594
£25,2420 / 25
2022
£14,677
£16,8520 / 20
2021
£16,924
£18,7800 / 20
2020
£16,924
£18,7800 / 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

Address
Craymere Beck House
Craymere Beck Road
Thurning
Melton Constable
NR24 2LN
Registration Date
7 October 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5019917
Charity Number
1144180

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Trustees

Christopher Lucan McRitchie Pratt
David Hewittt
Dr Robin Henry West
Henry Robert Easter Faire
Jonathan Freegard
Jonathan Miles Bevan
Kurt William Janson
Also governs 1 other charity
Linda Helen West
Simon Garnier
Wendy Ann Witherby Pritchard
William Darby
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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