The Ethel Trust
Also known as: The Ethel Trust Community Barge
We are a community barge service providing educational, therapeutic and leisure outings on our purpose built barge for the most marginalised communities throughout South Yorkshire. We also offer skills based training courses in boat-handling and skippering.
Activities & Mission
We are a community barge service providing educational, therapeutic and leisure outings on our purpose built barge for the most marginalised communities throughout South Yorkshire. We also offer skills based training courses in boat-handling and skippering.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £114,152 | £72,382 | 0 / 58 | |||
| 2024 | £91,454 | £80,687 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2023 | £177,529 | £85,956 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2022 | £119,078 | £35,666 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2021 | £653,682 | £59,907 | £59,556 | £653,682 | £96,792 | 3 / 35 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Ethel Trust
What does The Ethel Trust do?
We are a community barge service providing educational, therapeutic and leisure outings on our purpose built barge for the most marginalised communities throughout South Yorkshire. We also offer skills based training courses in boat-handling and skippering.
How much income did The Ethel Trust report in 2025?
The Ethel Trust reported total income of £114k and reported expenditure of £72k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Ethel Trust?
The Ethel Trust has a program ratio of 9.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Ethel Trust registered as a charity?
The Ethel Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 1988 as charity number 700389. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs The Ethel Trust?
The Ethel Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Ethel Trust operate?
The Ethel Trust operates across 4 areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield City.
Is The Ethel Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Ethel Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 700389.
Details
33 ROCKINGHAM LANE
SHEFFIELD
S1 4FW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Ethel Trust Community Barge
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated