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Turn To Starboard

Turn to Starboard uses RYA sailing courses and sailing experiences to support retired and serving UK Armed Forces personnel who have been affected by their service . Our focus is on re-integration, re-engagement and providing tangible experiences, expert training and career building opportunities, all in a supportive and unique environment.

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Activities & Mission

Turn to Starboard uses RYA sailing courses and sailing experiences to support retired and serving UK Armed Forces personnel who have been affected by their service . Our focus is on re-integration, re-engagement and providing tangible experiences, expert training and career building opportunities, all in a supportive and unique environment.

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

Latest Income
£893,404
Latest Expenditure
£700,401

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 69). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £148,074
Charitable Activities £482,274
Other Trading £258,985
Investments £4,071
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £659,563
Raising Funds £40,838
Governance £3,999
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£893,404
£700,401£659,563£324,931£25,69312 / 25
2023
£682,679
£661,257£649,396£131,928£16,05012 / 20
2022
£382,355
£547,9450 / 10
2021
£479,988
£486,3100 / 10
2020
£362,716
£470,1380 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Turn To Starboard

What does Turn To Starboard do?

Turn to Starboard uses RYA sailing courses and sailing experiences to support retired and serving UK Armed Forces personnel who have been affected by their service . Our focus is on re-integration, re-engagement and providing tangible experiences, expert training and career building opportunities, all in a supportive and unique environment.

How much income did Turn To Starboard report in 2024?

Turn To Starboard reported total income of £893k and reported expenditure of £700k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Turn To Starboard?

Turn To Starboard has a program ratio of 73.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 69 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Turn To Starboard registered as a charity?

Turn To Starboard was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2015 as charity number 1161201. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Turn To Starboard?

Turn To Starboard 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 Turn To Starboard operate?

Turn To Starboard operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Turn To Starboard a registered charity?

Yes — Turn To Starboard is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161201.

Details

Address
Unit 15
Pearces Mill
Falmouth Wharves
North Parade
Falmouth
TR11 2TF
Registration Date
8 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5054763
Charity Number
1161201

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Trustees

Colin David McGrory
Elaine Roberts
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Lorriman-Hughes
Neil Mansfield Harper
Richard John Martin Broadbridge
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Leslie Louise Marshall

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