Marlow Unit 482 of the Sea Cadet Corps
Analysis
Marlow Unit 482 of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Marlow. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Marlow Unit 482 of the Sea Cadet Corps reported income of £15k and spending of £22k, spending 148% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £29k to £15k (-47%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Marlow Unit 482 of the Sea Cadet Corps sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chatham Marines Cadet Unit(Unit 501 of the Sea Cadet Corps) (£15k), 1st Crediton Scout Group (£15k) and The Sayers Common Village Hall (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Marines Cadet Unit(Unit 501 of the Sea Cadet Corps) | Gravesend | £15k |
| 1st Crediton Scout Group | Devon | £15k |
| The Sayers Common Village Hall | Hassocks | £15k |
| Mundesley Surf Lifesaving Club | Norwich | £15k |