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Sailing Vision Trust

We help visually impaired (VI) people experience the freedom and empowerment of watersports - especially coastal sailing. We bring together visually impaired sailors and would-be sailors with sighted volunteer skippers, crew and helpers. We organise sailing activities, and develop and support technology specifically designed for the visually impaired sailing community.

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Activities & Mission

We help visually impaired (VI) people experience the freedom and empowerment of watersports - especially coastal sailing. We bring together visually impaired sailors and would-be sailors with sighted volunteer skippers, crew and helpers. We organise sailing activities, and develop and support technology specifically designed for the visually impaired sailing community.

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

Latest Income
£19,485
Latest Expenditure
£33,267

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 170.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 170.7%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£19,485
£33,2670 / 3
2024
£23,245
£23,4770 / 3
2022
£88,377
£14,4570 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sailing Vision Trust

What does Sailing Vision Trust do?

We help visually impaired (VI) people experience the freedom and empowerment of watersports - especially coastal sailing. We bring together visually impaired sailors and would-be sailors with sighted volunteer skippers, crew and helpers. We organise sailing activities, and develop and support technology specifically designed for the visually impaired sailing community.

How much income did Sailing Vision Trust report in 2025?

Sailing Vision Trust reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sailing Vision Trust registered as a charity?

Sailing Vision Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2022 as charity number 1197634. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Sailing Vision Trust?

Sailing Vision Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Vicki Elizabeth Sheen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sailing Vision Trust operate?

Sailing Vision Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sailing Vision Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sailing Vision Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197634.

Details

Address
188 Northfields Lane
BRIXHAM
Devon
TQ5 8RD
Registration Date
24 January 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5187784
Charity Number
1197634

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Trustees

Vicki Elizabeth Sheen Chair
Alexander Whatley
Anthony Whitelaw
Chloe Rose Hurd
Peter Burke

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