The Bitternes Afloat Christian Cruise
Analysis
The Bitternes Afloat Christian Cruise is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Bitternes Afloat Christian Cruise reported income of £38k and spending of £37k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £13k to £38k (+200%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 98%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Bitternes Afloat Christian Cruise sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Redeemed Christian Church of God His Glory Pavilion (£38k), Wisborough Green Village Hall (£38k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Bartholomew, Armley with St Mary, New Wortley (£38k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Bitternes Afloat organise and operate youth sailing holidays on the Norfolk Broads in the context of a Christian environment. It allows young people between 11 and 25 to learn a new technical skill, develop life and leadership skills in an environment that encourages them to explore the Christian faith. The core object of the Charity is to ensure that people of all means can take part.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God His Glory Pavilion | London | £38k |
| Wisborough Green Village Hall | Billingshurst | £38k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Bartholomew, Armley with St Mary, New Wortley | Leeds | £38k |
| Christ Apostolic Church of God Mission Faith Arena Leeds Branch. | Leeds | £38k |