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The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited

To provide young people, in particular those who are disadvantaged or at risk of educational or social exclusion, with self-development, integration and learning opportunities through the challenge and disciplines of life at sea aboard large sailing vessels to underpin success in education and employment and help them thrive in modern society.

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Activities & Mission

To provide young people, in particular those who are disadvantaged or at risk of educational or social exclusion, with self-development, integration and learning opportunities through the challenge and disciplines of life at sea aboard large sailing vessels to underpin success in education and employment and help them thrive in modern society.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£719,195
Latest Expenditure
£998,473

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 133.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £468,442
Charitable Activities £248,247
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £2,506

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £963,187
Raising Funds £35,286
Governance £0
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
£719,195
£998,473£963,187£588,803£566,09212 / 20
2024
£567,418
£617,934£585,466£868,081£865,87312 / 12
2023
£599,838
£567,114£531,554£918,597£918,59711 / 10
2022
£507,300
£482,574£447,624£885,873£865,8739 / 10
2021
£433,977
£417,0590 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited

What does The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited do?

To provide young people, in particular those who are disadvantaged or at risk of educational or social exclusion, with self-development, integration and learning opportunities through the challenge and disciplines of life at sea aboard large sailing vessels to underpin success in education and employment and help them thrive in modern society.

How much income did The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited report in 2025?

The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited reported total income of £719k and reported expenditure of £998k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited registered as a charity?

The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2002 as charity number 1091598. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited?

The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited 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 The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited operate?

The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Cirdan Sailing Trust (incorporating The Faramir Trust) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091598.

Details

Address
The Cirdan Sailing Trust
Bradwell Marina
Waterside
Bradwell-on-Sea
Essex
CM0 7RB
Registration Date
11 April 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3989283
Charity Number
1091598

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Trustees

Adrienne Elizabeth Lea Clarke
BRIAN CHRISTOPHER SAINSBURY
Also governs 1 other charity
Capt Simon Hodgkinson
CHARLES GORDON FRANK ANDERSON
Dr MICHAEL CLIVE JACKSON
Gemma Telford
Jamie Paul Hare
Jessica Mary Reedham Berney
Jonathan Francis Weil
Also governs 2 other charities
Nicola Jane Willis
Sarah Courtauld
William Bulgin

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