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Sidmouth Lifeboat

Provision of emergency lifeboat rescue service approved by the Marine and Coastguard Agency

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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

Latest Income
£638,174
Latest Expenditure
£297,366

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £577,260
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £19,290
Investments £41,624
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £268,625
Raising Funds £28,741
Governance £8,170
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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
2025
£638,174
£297,366£268,625£3,711,024£1,247,8736 / 54
2024
£279,908
£323,7760 / 54
2023
£326,361
£270,0040 / 58
2022
£829,175
£265,359£236,015£3,076,514£1,852,80510 / 50
2021
£497,051
£227,0990 / 48

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 2025?

Sidmouth Lifeboat reported total income of £638k and reported expenditure of £297k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Address
Sidmouth Lifeboat
The Lifeboat Station
The Esplanade
SIDMOUTH
EX10 8BE
Registration Date
16 September 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4010729
Charity Number
1105914

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Trustees

PHILIP JAMES SHEPPERD Chair
ANDREW JOHN DEAN
Christine Frances YOUNG
IAN James FLETCHER
Kitrina Campbell Bishop
NAOMI COOK
Richard Michael Hedger

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30 July 2026
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