Tooting and Balham Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps
Analysis
Tooting and Balham Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Tooting and Balham Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps reported income of £14k and spending of £15k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,444 to £14k (+225%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 226%. Over the whole period it spent 126% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Tooting and Balham 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 Brighton Hill Community Association (£14k), Groombridge Men's Shed (£14k) and Shaugh Recreation Hall and Parish Room (£14k).
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
Tooting and Balham Sea Cadets is a volunteer-led youth charity helping young people develop confidence, resilience and life skills. Inspired by Royal Navy values, we provide sailing, rowing, kayaking, powerboating, first aid, leadership training and community activities. We aim to make these opportunities accessible to young people from all backgrounds, encouraging personal development and achieve
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill Community Association | Hants | £14k |
| Groombridge Men's Shed | Kent | £14k |
| Shaugh Recreation Hall and Parish Room | Plymouth | £14k |
| Appledore Hall | Bideford | £14k |