Sidmouth Lifeboat
Provision of emergency lifeboat rescue service approved by the Marine and Coastguard Agency
Activities & Mission
Provision of emergency lifeboat rescue service approved by the Marine and Coastguard Agency
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 16% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 155). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Saving of lives 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.
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 | £279,908 | £323,776 | 0 / 54 | |||
| 2023 | £326,361 | £270,004 | 0 / 58 | |||
| 2022 | £829,175 | £265,359 | £236,015 | £3,076,514 | £1,852,805 | 10 / 50 |
| 2021 | £497,051 | £227,099 | 0 / 48 | |||
| 2020 | £133,953 | £184,974 | 0 / 54 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sidmouth Lifeboat
What does Sidmouth Lifeboat do?
Provision of emergency lifeboat rescue service approved by the Marine and Coastguard Agency
How much income did Sidmouth Lifeboat report in 2024?
Sidmouth Lifeboat reported total income of £280k and reported expenditure of £324k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sidmouth Lifeboat?
Sidmouth Lifeboat has a program ratio of 28.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 155 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sidmouth Lifeboat registered as a charity?
Sidmouth Lifeboat was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 2004 as charity number 1105914. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Sidmouth Lifeboat?
Sidmouth Lifeboat is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP JAMES SHEPPERD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sidmouth Lifeboat operate?
Sidmouth Lifeboat operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sidmouth Lifeboat a registered charity?
Yes — Sidmouth Lifeboat is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105914.
Details
The Lifeboat Station
The Esplanade
SIDMOUTH
EX10 8BE
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Saving of lives charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated