Turn to Starboard
Analysis
Turn to Starboard is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Falmouth. It was registered in April 2015, 11 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 09182207). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Turn to Starboard reported income of £745k and spending of £769k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £480k to £745k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 79%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Turn to Starboard sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rock Foundation UK Limited (£742k), Notting Hill Genesis Community Foundation (£746k) and Greater Manchester Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Support Centre CIO (£742k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 35%, charitable activities 34% and donations and legacies 30%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 1.9%. Reserves of £228k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 12 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 30%
- Charitable activities 34%
- Trading 35%
- Investments 0.1%
- Other 0.4%
In the charity's own words
Turn to Starboard uses RYA sailing courses and sailing experiences to support retired and serving UK Armed Forces personnel who have been affected by their service . Our focus is on re-integration, re-engagement and providing tangible experiences, expert training and career building opportunities, all in a supportive and unique environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Foundation UK Limited | Grimsby | £742k |
| Notting Hill Genesis Community Foundation | London | £746k |
| Greater Manchester Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Support Centre CIO | Manchester | £742k |
| Mission Relief | Birmingham | £748k |