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The Coastguard Association Charity

The Charity grants funds to meet immediate welfare needs of past and present Coastguards and dependents. Sales of promotional material and other activities and partnerships continues to bring income into the charity. The trustees have built up cash and asset reserves to secure the activities of the Association for at least the next three years.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity grants funds to meet immediate welfare needs of past and present Coastguards and dependents. Sales of promotional material and other activities and partnerships continues to bring income into the charity. The trustees have built up cash and asset reserves to secure the activities of the Association for at least the next three years.

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
£506,994
Latest Expenditure
£50,770

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £487,665
Charitable Activities £9,956
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,373
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £45,307
Raising Funds £5,463
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.

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
£506,994
£50,770£45,307£1,076,837£1,076,8370 / 4
2024
£161,670
£44,4230 / 5
2023
£151,650
£34,2970 / 6
2022
£53,067
£21,5990 / 3
2021
£62,923
£13,5920 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Coastguard Association Charity

What does The Coastguard Association Charity do?

The Charity grants funds to meet immediate welfare needs of past and present Coastguards and dependents. Sales of promotional material and other activities and partnerships continues to bring income into the charity. The trustees have built up cash and asset reserves to secure the activities of the Association for at least the next three years.

How much income did The Coastguard Association Charity report in 2025?

The Coastguard Association Charity reported total income of £507k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Coastguard Association Charity registered as a charity?

The Coastguard Association Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 1980 as charity number 279359. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs The Coastguard Association Charity?

The Coastguard Association Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is STUART ARUNDEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Coastguard Association Charity operate?

The Coastguard Association Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Coastguard Association Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Coastguard Association Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279359.

Details

Address
Office 2 Mablethorpe Business Centre
Enterprise Road
Golf Road Industrial Estate
Mablethorpe
Lincolnshire
LN12 1NB
Registration Date
18 February 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
279359
Charity Number
279359

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Trustees

STUART ARUNDEL Chair
ALAN FISHER
Joanna Howard
PAUL DAVIG
TERRY BEARPARK

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30 July 2026
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