The Solent Dolphin
Analysis
The Solent Dolphin is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Salisbury. It was registered in July 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02399830). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Solent Dolphin reported income of £65k and spending of £32k, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £36k to £65k (+83%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 88%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Solent Dolphin sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Birchfield Community Association (£65k), Little Treasures (£65k) and London Titans Wheelchair Basketball Club (£65k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve persons suffering from mental or physical disabilities and those accompanying them, by the provision of facilities for recreational or other leisure time occupation and in particular, by the provision of pleasure boat trips for such persons
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Community Association | Birmingham | £65k |
| Little Treasures | County Durham | £65k |
| London Titans Wheelchair Basketball Club | Berkshire | £65k |
| On the Ground 2030 | Edgbaston | £65k |