The Rya Foundation
Also known as: Rya Sailability
The charity's objectives are: to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation for disabled people; to promote and encourage recreational sailing by disabled people through co-ordination and integration with sailing clubs and associations. The trustees achieve this by undertaking fundraising activities and making appropriate grants.
Activities & Mission
The charity's objectives are: to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation for disabled people; to promote and encourage recreational sailing by disabled people through co-ordination and integration with sailing clubs and associations. The trustees achieve this by undertaking fundraising activities and making appropriate grants.
Grants
The Rya Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £66,130
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, disability and amateur sport
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £224,292 | £66,130 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2025 | £47,193 | £96,098 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £71,097 | £112,294 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £166,519 | £44,089 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £115,987 | £19,591 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Rya Foundation
What does The Rya Foundation do?
The charity's objectives are: to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation for disabled people; to promote and encourage recreational sailing by disabled people through co-ordination and integration with sailing clubs and associations. The trustees achieve this by undertaking fundraising activities and making appropriate grants.
How much income did The Rya Foundation report in 2026?
The Rya Foundation reported total income of £224k and reported expenditure of £66k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Rya Foundation registered as a charity?
The Rya Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2001 as charity number 1084351. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Rya Foundation?
The Rya Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Debbie BLACHFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Rya Foundation operate?
The Rya Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Rya Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Rya Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084351.
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ENSIGN WAY
HAMBLE
SOUTHAMPTON
SO31 4YA
Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Rya Sailability
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated