The Gwennili Trust
Analysis
The Gwennili Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Marlborough. It was registered in September 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, amateur sport and armed forces/emergency service efficiency, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03091887). It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Gwennili Trust reported income of £121k and spending of £124k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £34k to £121k (+261%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 117%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Gwennili Trust sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lollipop (York & District) (£121k), Alpha Relief Fund (£121k) and Rainbow Parents Carers Forum (£121k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Trust provides opportunities for disabled people, and injured military personnel or veterans in particular, to experience sailing in yachts. The activities include day sailing and 5 day cruises, some RYA practical courses and limited racing. We operate from May to Oct and are generally based in the Solent. Wheelchairs are welcome on day sails.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lollipop (York & District) | North Yorkshire | £121k |
| Alpha Relief Fund | London | £121k |
| Rainbow Parents Carers Forum | Nottingham | £121k |
| Wilmslow Youth | Wilmslow | £121k |