UK Sailing Academy
Also known as: U K Sailing Centre
UKSA is a youth training charity set up to provide lasting impact through transformational opportunities for young people. We do this by working in the following areas: youth development programmes, schools and groups programmes, and professional qualifications leading to employment.
Activities & Mission
UKSA is a youth training charity set up to provide lasting impact through transformational opportunities for young people. We do this by working in the following areas: youth development programmes, schools and groups programmes, and professional qualifications leading to employment.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £8,844,000 | £8,834,000 | £8,476,000 | £8,067,000 | £0 | 148 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,480,000 | £8,054,000 | £7,694,000 | £8,057,000 | £296,000 | 145 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,757,000 | £7,296,000 | £6,978,000 | £7,631,000 | £358,000 | 135 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,817,000 | £5,967,000 | £5,768,000 | £7,170,000 | £308,000 | 88 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,899,000 | £4,740,000 | £4,552,000 | £6,320,000 | £325,000 | 111 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about UK Sailing Academy
What does UK Sailing Academy do?
UKSA is a youth training charity set up to provide lasting impact through transformational opportunities for young people. We do this by working in the following areas: youth development programmes, schools and groups programmes, and professional qualifications leading to employment.
How much income did UK Sailing Academy report in 2025?
UK Sailing Academy reported total income of £8.84m and reported expenditure of £8.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is UK Sailing Academy?
UK Sailing Academy has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was UK Sailing Academy registered as a charity?
UK Sailing Academy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1988 as charity number 299248. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs UK Sailing Academy?
UK Sailing Academy is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rear Admiral Richard Stokes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does UK Sailing Academy operate?
UK Sailing Academy operates across 6 areas, including Devon, Essex, Isle Of Wight and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is UK Sailing Academy a registered charity?
Yes — UK Sailing Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299248.
Details
Arctic Road
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ
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- 14 May 2026
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