Birkenhead Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps
Analysis
Birkenhead Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merseyside. It was registered in January 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Birkenhead Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps reported income of £21k and spending of £42k, spending 196% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £19k to £21k (+12%), an average of +2.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Birkenhead Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Caring Town (£21k), Broadway Belles Wi (£21k) and Foundation for Governance Research and Education (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To help young people towards responsible adulthood, with good personal attributes and high standards of conduct, developing teamwork and respect for others, within an ethos which encourages ambition and aspiration. Opportunities for all young people, whatever their background, social standing, race, colour, creed or ability. May they become able members of society, whatever their future career.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Caring Town | Devon | £21k |
| Broadway Belles Wi | Essex | £21k |
| Foundation for Governance Research and Education | Worcester | £21k |
| Westoning Village Hall (Spensley Trust) | Bedford | £22k |