Surf Life Saving Great Britain
Also known as: Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain, Surf Life Savers
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.
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.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 197). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Surf Life Saving Great Britain
What does Surf Life Saving Great Britain do?
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.
How much income did Surf Life Saving Great Britain report in 2024?
Surf Life Saving Great Britain reported total income of £713k and reported expenditure of £715k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Surf Life Saving Great Britain?
Surf Life Saving Great Britain has a program ratio of 100.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 197 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Surf Life Saving Great Britain registered as a charity?
Surf Life Saving Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 1992 as charity number 1015668. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Surf Life Saving Great Britain?
Surf Life Saving Great Britain is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Surf Life Saving Great Britain operate?
Surf Life Saving Great Britain operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Surf Life Saving Great Britain a registered charity?
Yes — Surf Life Saving Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015668.
Details
2 Park Five Business Centre
Harrier Way
Sowton Industrial Estate
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EX2 7HU
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Also Known As
- Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain
- Surf Life Savers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
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