Hornchurch Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps
Analysis
Hornchurch Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hornchurch. It was registered in February 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hornchurch Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps reported income of £15k and spending of £38k, spending 262% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £22k to £15k (-32%), an average of -9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 141%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Hornchurch Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Senior Citizens' Club of Chigwell (£15k), Hilbre Scout Group (£15k) and Kingsland Community Centre Association (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Hornchurch and Upminster Sea Cadets is a uniformed organisation for young people aged 10 to 18 years of age. The Unit provides skills, knowledge and education through training and activities that are underpinned by the Marine Society and Sea Cadet curriculum with a Royal Naval ethos. Throughout their Sea Cadet experience the Cadets are able to gain qualifications and skills for life.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Senior Citizens' Club of Chigwell | Essex | £15k |
| Hilbre Scout Group | Merseyside | £15k |
| Kingsland Community Centre Association | Gwynedd | £15k |
| Escrick Playing Fields Association | York | £15k |