Trafford Sea Cadets
Analysis
Trafford Sea Cadets is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Altrincham. It was registered in March 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Trafford Sea Cadets reported income of £25k and spending of £37k, spending 144% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £109k to £25k (-77%), an average of -30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 53%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Trafford Sea Cadets sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Manton Preschool Association (£25k), UK Controlled Environment User's Group (£25k) and 1st Flackwell Heath Scout Group (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide and maintain equipment and premises in accordance with the policies of the Sea Cadet Corps, the aim of which is: "To help young people towards responsible adulthood and to encourage them to reach their potential by developing valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy".
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Manton Preschool Association | Marlborough | £25k |
| UK Controlled Environment User's Group | Norwich | £25k |
| 1st Flackwell Heath Scout Group | Flackwell Heath | £25k |
| Seabridge Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Newcastle | £25k |