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Southport Offshore Rescue Trust

Also known as: Southport Lifeboat

The Charity operates two lifeboats off the coast of Southport and additionally carries out beach, mud and marshland searches and rescues in the coastal areas between the rivers Mersey and Ribble. Education and Training are offered to volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity operates two lifeboats off the coast of Southport and additionally carries out beach, mud and marshland searches and rescues in the coastal areas between the rivers Mersey and Ribble. Education and Training are offered to volunteers.

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

Lancashire Sefton

Financial Information

Latest Income
£714,240
Latest Expenditure
£314,112

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 38.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £320,752
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £354,564
Investments £25,424
Other Income £13,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £271,611
Raising Funds £42,501
Governance £6,126
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£714,240
£314,112£271,611£4,219,832£4,219,8320 / 55
2024
£601,474
£240,775£208,152£3,819,732£3,819,7320 / 55
2023
£394,078
£171,2280 / 45
2022
£403,174
£279,2250 / 45
2021
£427,581
£163,0420 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southport Offshore Rescue Trust

What does Southport Offshore Rescue Trust do?

The Charity operates two lifeboats off the coast of Southport and additionally carries out beach, mud and marshland searches and rescues in the coastal areas between the rivers Mersey and Ribble. Education and Training are offered to volunteers.

How much income did Southport Offshore Rescue Trust report in 2025?

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust reported total income of £714k and reported expenditure of £314k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Southport Offshore Rescue Trust?

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust has a program ratio of 38.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Southport Offshore Rescue Trust registered as a charity?

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 2012 as charity number 1146805. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Southport Offshore Rescue Trust?

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southport Offshore Rescue Trust operate?

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Sefton.

Is Southport Offshore Rescue Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Southport Offshore Rescue Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146805.

Details

Address
T L L Accountants
7-9 Station Road
Hesketh Bank
PRESTON
PR4 6SN
Registration Date
5 April 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026171
Charity Number
1146805

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Trustees

Alan John Porter
Alexis Jane Heritage
ANTHONY MASTERS
ANTONY WILLIAM TOPPING
Elaine Almond
John Justin Felice
JOHN SHAWCROFT
KATHLEEN WILSON
KEITH ANDREW PORTER
Michael Parkes
NICHOLAS DAVID PORTER
NICOLA DAWN GOLDUP

Sectors & Classifications

Charity and VCS support

Also Known As

  • Southport Lifeboat

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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