Plymouth & Devon Schools Sailing Association
Analysis
Plymouth & Devon Schools Sailing Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and amateur sport, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Plymouth & Devon Schools Sailing Association reported income of £24k and spending of £15k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £23k to £24k (+2.4%), an average of +0.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 561%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Plymouth & Devon Schools Sailing Association sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fareham Church of Free Seventh-Day Adventists (£24k), The Jubilee Charitable Trust (£24k) and Dani Charitable Trust (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide tuition and all necessary equipment to enable members of the public to handle small boats safely under sail. To encourage participation in a healthy outdoor pursuit and foster appreciation of the local environment. These activities are open to all, including the disabled, for whom special additional help is available.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fareham Church of Free Seventh-Day Adventists | Hampshire | £24k |
| The Jubilee Charitable Trust | Bristol | £24k |
| Dani Charitable Trust | Hersden | £24k |
| Ipswich Hindu Samaj | Ipswich | £24k |