The Lyme Regis Sea School Trust
Analysis
The Lyme Regis Sea School Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lyme Regis. It was registered in October 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Lyme Regis Sea School Trust reported income of £104k and spending of £92k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £77k to £104k (+34%), an average of +7.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Lyme Regis Sea School Trust sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Woodstock and District Swimming Pool (£104k), Wellow Mens Shed (£104k) and Stirling Unit 39 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£104k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The main aim is to promote sailing, making it accessible to all. Students follow the RYA syllabus to gain certification. Bursaries available for local students upon application. First Aid, Power Boat & Safety Boat courses held. Several local young students progress through the Sea School to become RYA qualified Instructors going on to train others.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock and District Swimming Pool | Witney | £104k |
| Wellow Mens Shed | Slab Lane | £104k |
| Stirling Unit 39 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Birmingham | £104k |
| Durrington Community Centre Association | Worthing | £104k |