Chislehurst and Sidcup Unit 82 of the Sea Cadet Corps
Analysis
Chislehurst and Sidcup Unit 82 of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sidcup. It was registered in February 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Chislehurst and Sidcup Unit 82 of the Sea Cadet Corps reported income of £18k and spending of £9,600, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £17k to £18k (+11%), an average of +2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 409%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Chislehurst and Sidcup Unit 82 of the Sea Cadet Corps sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include China Next Foundation (£18k), Representatives of Oak Tree School (£18k) and Rose Hill School Parent Teacher Association (£18k).
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
to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy through leadership, teamwork and self belief. Our aim is to provide young people between the ages of 9 to 18, who are predominantly drawn from local boroughs, the best possible head start in life.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| China Next Foundation | London | £18k |
| Representatives of Oak Tree School | Cheadle | £18k |
| Rose Hill School Parent Teacher Association | Stockport | £18k |
| Firs Farm School Association | London | £18k |