Cardigan Bay Watersports
Analysis
Cardigan Bay Watersports is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Aberystwyth. It was registered in December 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05731116). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Cardigan Bay Watersports reported income of £64k and spending of £99k, spending 155% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £155k to £64k (-59%), an average of -20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Cardigan Bay Watersports 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 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of the Cherwell School Oxford (£64k), The Celine Educational Trust (£64k) and Ewyas Harold Pre-School (£64k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of courses in dinghy Sailing, Yacht Cruising, Windsurfing and Powerboat Handling following the syllabus set down by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and issuing appropriate certificates to successful candidates. Providing taster sessions and recreational activities for schools, youth groups and individuals in Watersports.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of the Cherwell School Oxford | Witney | £64k |
| The Celine Educational Trust | Surrey | £64k |
| Ewyas Harold Pre-School | Hereford | £64k |
| Crofton Infant School Parent Staff Association | Orpington | £64k |