Holyhead Unit 183 of the Sea Cadet Corps
Analysis
Holyhead Unit 183 of the Sea Cadet Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwynedd. It was registered in February 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Holyhead Unit 183 of the Sea Cadet Corps reported income of £19k and spending of £27k, spending 145% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £8,177 to £19k (+127%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 79%. Over the whole period it spent 135% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Holyhead Unit 183 of the Sea Cadet Corps sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Borth Sports and Playing Fields Association (£19k), Middleton by Wirksworth Village Hall (£19k) and 5th Solihull (Sharmans Cross) Scout Group (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Holyhead Sea Cadet Unit serves to provide young people with a variety of activity, training and fun activities related to maritime practices. The cadets are regularly involved in community activities and fund raising for their purposes and alo for local charities. The unit serves many young people who live in an area of serious economic and employment challenges.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Borth Sports and Playing Fields Association | Bow Street | £19k |
| Middleton by Wirksworth Village Hall | Derbyshire | £19k |
| 5th Solihull (Sharmans Cross) Scout Group | West Midlands | £19k |
| Herne Bay Infant & Junior Schools Parent, Teacher Association | Kent | £19k |