West Wilts Youth Sailing Association
Analysis
West Wilts Youth Sailing Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Westbury. It was registered in July 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2024, West Wilts Youth Sailing Association reported income of £34k and spending of £19k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income fell from £39k to £34k (-14%), an average of -4.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 67% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, West Wilts Youth Sailing Association sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Northwood Scout Group (£33k), Percy Main Cricket and Sports Club (£34k) and Porlock Recreation Ground (£33k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8 -18 YEARS HOW TO SAIL FOR OVER 50 YEARS. WE OPERATE THREE EVENINGS A WEEK FOR A 26 WEEK SEASON. EACH EVENING YOUNG SAILORS TAKE TO THE WATER UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A RYA SENIOR INSTRUCTOR AND A TEAM OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS. TEACHING CONSISTS OF WATER TUITION AND CLASSROOM WORK. SAILING IS FUN!
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Northwood Scout Group | Pinner | £33k |
| Percy Main Cricket and Sports Club | North Shields | £34k |
| Porlock Recreation Ground | Minehead | £33k |
| Colwall Village Hall | Worcestershire | £34k |