surf life saving great britain

The charity supports children and young people and the general public. Surf Life Saving Great Britain is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Exeter and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To undertake search and rescue activity, provide life saving and search and rescue training, promote lifeguard voluntary patrols, education and developing search and rescue skills through lifesaving sport. Raising public awareness to reduce drowning & preventable injuries, represent GB life saving as National Governing Body.

Fundraising

See where Surf Life Saving Great Britain is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£712,684

Latest Expenditure

£714,745

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £341,626

Charitable Activities £368,990

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,068

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £713,846

Raising Funds £899

Governance £6,875

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£712,684	£714,745	£713,846	£229,108	£229,108	7 / 9977
2023	£615,122	£636,854	£624,639	£231,169	£231,169	10 / 3500
2022	£613,703	£582,248	£573,725	£252,901	£252,901	10 / 3200
2021	£469,979	£421,424				0 / 2514
2020	£416,730	£403,525				0 / 2465