Oceans of Hope UK
Analysis
Oceans of Hope UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hove. It was registered in October 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Oceans of Hope UK reported income of £96k and spending of £82k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11k to £96k (+793%), an average of +73% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 380%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Oceans of Hope UK sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Caredogs (£96k), Al-Karam Trust Limited (£96k) and Families in Care (£96k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a charity based in the UK which organises sailing events for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We are the home of the award-winning Oceans of Hope Challenges, offering people from all over the world the opportunity to sail alongside others with MS. MS is a chronic condition where the body attacks the brain and nervous system, leading to physical, cognitive and emotional challenge
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Caredogs | Greater London | £96k |
| Al-Karam Trust Limited | Nottinghamshire | £96k |
| Families in Care | Ne1 6uf | £96k |
| Ilkeston & District Centre For Voluntary Service, The Flamsteed Centre | Derbyshire | £96k |