Tall Ships Youth Trust
Also known as: The Sail Training Association
The Tall Ships Youth Trust is dedicated to the personal development of young people through the crewing of Tall Ships. Its principal activities are to provide opportunities for young people to go to sea on the Trust's ocean going sail training vessels and to promote sail training internationally.
Activities & Mission
The Tall Ships Youth Trust is dedicated to the personal development of young people through the crewing of Tall Ships. Its principal activities are to provide opportunities for young people to go to sea on the Trust's ocean going sail training vessels and to promote sail training internationally.
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 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,872,407 | £2,032,910 | £1,640,393 | £1,099,552 | £0 | 23 / 378 |
| 2024 | £1,893,250 | £1,847,741 | £1,487,020 | £1,260,055 | £0 | 21 / 445 |
| 2023 | £1,748,759 | £1,762,892 | £1,391,221 | £1,214,546 | £0 | 17 / 435 |
| 2022 | £1,295,334 | £1,532,554 | £1,203,015 | £373,869 | £0 | 14 / 389 |
| 2021 | £1,346,323 | £1,305,964 | £1,000,302 | £593,415 | £0 | 14 / 136 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tall Ships Youth Trust
What does Tall Ships Youth Trust do?
The Tall Ships Youth Trust is dedicated to the personal development of young people through the crewing of Tall Ships. Its principal activities are to provide opportunities for young people to go to sea on the Trust's ocean going sail training vessels and to promote sail training internationally.
How much income did Tall Ships Youth Trust report in 2025?
Tall Ships Youth Trust reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £2.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tall Ships Youth Trust?
Tall Ships Youth Trust has a program ratio of 87.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tall Ships Youth Trust registered as a charity?
Tall Ships Youth Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 1963 as charity number 314229. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Tall Ships Youth Trust?
Tall Ships Youth Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Owen Aisher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tall Ships Youth Trust operate?
Tall Ships Youth Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Tall Ships Youth Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Tall Ships Youth Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 314229.
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- 30 July 2026
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