Whitley Bay and District Unit 361 of the Sea Cadet Corps
Analysis
Whitley Bay and District Unit 361 of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tyne and Wear. It was registered in September 1963, 63 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 buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Whitley Bay and District Unit 361 of the Sea Cadet Corps reported income of £15k and spending of £11k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £13k to £15k (+15%), an average of +3.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 138%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Whitley Bay and District Unit 361 of the Sea Cadet Corps sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Marske Sports and Recreation Partnership (£15k), 6th Sevenoaks (Kemsing) Scout Group (£15k) and 297th Sheffield (Bradway) Scout Group (£15k).
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
Whitley Bay Sea Cadets strive to give young people from our region a head start in life through nautical adventure and fun. Whether at sea or on land, we offer 10-18 year olds amazing opportunities for personal development - by learning new skills and working in teams - we offer an environment where they can find new confidence and inspiration.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Marske Sports and Recreation Partnership | Cleveland | £15k |
| 6th Sevenoaks (Kemsing) Scout Group | Sevenoaks | £15k |
| 297th Sheffield (Bradway) Scout Group | Sheffield | £15k |
| Lower Bemerton Recreation Ground and Endowment Fund | Wiltshire | £15k |