the pioneer sailing trust

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The Pioneer Sailing Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in Brightlingsea and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Pioneer CK18, a 1st Class Essex Smack, has been restored by the Trust. The Trust provides sail training and recreational activities to persons who have need of such facilities in the interests of social welfare by reason of their age, youth, disability, infirmity, poverty or social or economic circumstances. Boatbuilder apprenticeships are provided to train young people for future employment.

Fundraising

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Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£321,064

Latest Expenditure

£392,541

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £422,597

Charitable Activities £63,796

Other Trading £69,941

Investments £6

Other Income £3,562

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £408,605

Raising Funds £0

Governance £6,780

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£321,064	£392,541				0 / 0
2023	£277,217	£368,044				0 / 1
2022	£230,434	£313,146				0 / 0
2021	£559,902	£408,605	£408,605	£1,468,158	£1,463,556	5 / 1
2020	£367,707	£329,363				0 / 1