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Thames Sailability

We provide boat trips for disabled children and the elderly, using our specially adapted boat the "Impossible Dream".We can accommodate up to 10 passengers or 3 wheelchair users and up to six others. We currently operate on the River Thames and are based at Shepperton Marina.

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Activities & Mission

We provide boat trips for disabled children and the elderly, using our specially adapted boat the "Impossible Dream".We can accommodate up to 10 passengers or 3 wheelchair users and up to six others. We currently operate on the River Thames and are based at Shepperton Marina.

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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 Information

Latest Income
£14,723
Latest Expenditure
£7,798

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 53.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 53.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£14,723
£7,7980 / 15
2024
£14,623
£8,4610 / 24
2023
£11,400
£6,9920 / 15
2022
£14,742
£12,0970 / 18
2021
£6,381
£4,6150 / 12

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Frequently asked questions about Thames Sailability

What does Thames Sailability do?

We provide boat trips for disabled children and the elderly, using our specially adapted boat the "Impossible Dream".We can accommodate up to 10 passengers or 3 wheelchair users and up to six others. We currently operate on the River Thames and are based at Shepperton Marina.

How much income did Thames Sailability report in 2025?

Thames Sailability reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Thames Sailability registered as a charity?

Thames Sailability was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 2020 as charity number 1189796. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Thames Sailability?

Thames Sailability is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Colin William Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Thames Sailability operate?

Thames Sailability operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Thames Sailability a registered charity?

Yes — Thames Sailability is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189796.

Details

Address
13 Richmond Drive
SHEPPERTON
Middlesex
TW17 9EB
Registration Date
5 June 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5160515
Charity Number
1189796

Trustees

Colin William Brown Chair
David Edmund Jillings
DEREK WILLIAM BEAKE
Nigel Jeremy Horsfield

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