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Preston Unit 277 of the Sea Cadet Corps

RegisteredRegistered charity number 521290LancashireArmed forces, emergency and public safety
Income£11k2026-03-31
Spending£8,616same year
Spent / received93%5-year average
Size in its cause25th pctArmed forces, emergency and public safety
Registered1964Other
Employees–latest return

Analysis

Preston Unit 277 of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in January 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, armed forces/emergency service efficiency and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under armed forces, emergency and public safety. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.

In the financial year ending March 2026, Preston Unit 277 of the Sea Cadet Corps reported income of £11k and spending of £8,616, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £18k to £11k (-40%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 190%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.

Among 200 England and Wales charities whose main cause is armed forces, emergency and public safety and that reported income, Preston Unit 277 of the Sea Cadet Corps sits at the 25th percentile: it is larger than about 25% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 216 Squadron Association (£12k), 901 Troop Marine Cadets (£12k) and Blackpool Drill Hall (Yorkshire Street) Trust (£12k).

Income and spending

£0£8,022£16k£24k£32k2022 Income: £18,2162022 Spending: £16,29420222023 Income: £11,0702023 Spending: £23,91520232024 Income: £32,0872024 Spending: £23,96420242025 Income: £14,7132025 Spending: £8,20020252026 Income: £10,8862026 Spending: £8,6162026
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Where the income comes from

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In the charity's own words

We provide young people with opportunities to develop their confidence, self-respect and social responsibility. Life skills such as teamwork, independence and communication skills are embedded in our activities. Our goal is to inspire the next generation to realise their potential and seize a better future through nautical adventure based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

Similar-sized charities, same cause

CharityLocationIncome
216 Squadron AssociationWiltshire£12k
901 Troop Marine CadetsNorfolk£12k
Blackpool Drill Hall (Yorkshire Street) TrustLiverpool£12k