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The Island Trust Limited

Also known as: The Island Trust

To provide and assist in the provision of facilities for recreation in the interests of social welfare and in particular facilities for sailing to persons who have need for such facilities by reason of their social and economic circumstances or their disablement or infirmity with the object of improving the conditions of life of such persons.

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Activities & Mission

To provide and assist in the provision of facilities for recreation in the interests of social welfare and in particular facilities for sailing to persons who have need for such facilities by reason of their social and economic circumstances or their disablement or infirmity with the object of improving the conditions of life of such persons.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£284,147
Latest Expenditure
£393,678

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 58.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £686,122
Charitable Activities £43,397
Other Trading £0
Investments £34,098
Other Income £8,214

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £371,481
Raising Funds £30,729
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £232,643

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — Sailaday Ok (organisation 5042294)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£284,147
£393,6780 / 10
2023
£433,721
£787,4350 / 12
2022
£771,831
£634,853£371,481£923,135£584,0692 / 6
2021
£329,440
£505,9900 / 6
2020
£458,383
£352,5620 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Island Trust Limited

What does The Island Trust Limited do?

To provide and assist in the provision of facilities for recreation in the interests of social welfare and in particular facilities for sailing to persons who have need for such facilities by reason of their social and economic circumstances or their disablement or infirmity with the object of improving the conditions of life of such persons.

How much income did The Island Trust Limited report in 2024?

The Island Trust Limited reported total income of £284k and reported expenditure of £394k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Island Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Island Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 1995 as charity number 1049722. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Island Trust Limited?

The Island Trust Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Island Trust Limited operate?

The Island Trust Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Island Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Island Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049722.

Details

Address
17 Halyards
Topsham
EXETER
EX3 0JU
Registration Date
9 October 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1049722
Charity Number
1049722

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Trustees

CHARTERS JOHN MACDONALD-BROWN
Christopher Edward Cleaves
JUDITH MARY LLOYD
Peter Frederick George French
SIMON CHARLES LINDSAY DOBSON
Stephen William Arnold

Also Known As

  • The Island Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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