Charity Details

Britannia Sailing Trust SCIO

SC045315Registered charity from 22 December 2014

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Charity Information:

Address Ceol na Mara
Main Street
Lochcarron
Ross-shire

Postcode IV548YD

Website www.britanniasailingtrust.org

Regulatory Type Standard

Object:

The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: To advance Britain's maritime heritage and culture for future generations, by the acquisition, restoration and maintenance of the 1915 Class 1 Smack “Britannia” so that she may be preserved and opened to inspection by the public. To advance education and raise awareness of the fragility of our oceans; of the global pollution of the seas; of the rising sea temperatures as a major factor of climate change and the imbalance of the global eco-system. Britannia will sail again aiming to leave a carbon zero footprint, publicising the effect and promoting action against the serious damage already existent in our oceans and the consequences to the planet. To advance education by the provision of training facilities to the public in boatbuilding skills, rigging, engineering, and any relevant ancillary trade, as part of an annual maintenance programme for Britannia which will ensure that she continues to sail at sea, the very best way of preserving a historic vessel, but also keeping alive traditional skills for future generations. To advance the arts by encouraging individuals to participate in visual arts, music, writing and other activities relating to Britannia and other historic vessels and maritime heritage and culture.

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

The purpose of Britannia Sailing Trust is to preserve the centenarian sailing ship Britannia and to promote Britain's maritime heritage to a wider audience. We also pass on endangered heritage skills to a new generation of potential boatbuilders and seafarers. Currently Britannia's restoration is providing a training platform for young and old alike. Our focus is on Skills, Heritage, Young People, Community and Marine Conservation. We hold activities on Exeter's East Quay for a minimum of 3 days a week, welcoming volunteers to support the project either working "hands on" on the ship, or behind the scenes in various roles such as fundraising, marketing and event management. We provide work experience to students school age and beyond.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Constitutional Form Date: 22 Dec 2014

Main Operating Location: Highland

Number of Staff: 1

Number of Charity Trustees: 7

Number of Volunteers: 1-50

Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science"

Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "Older People", "People with disabilities or health problems", "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"

Annual Submissions:

Year End	Income	Expenditure	Annual Return Received	Accounts Received
31 Dec 2021	£70,018	£73,193	05 Aug 2022	Yes
31 Dec 2022	£70,187	£71,035	16 Aug 2023	Yes
31 Dec 2023	£46,365	£60,757	29 Apr 2024	Yes
31 Dec 2024	£41,512	£39,273	28 Jul 2025	Yes
31 Dec 2025			No	Annual Information due by 30 Sept 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green . If an annual return is late, the box is red .

Income and Expenditure:

Charity Trustees:

First Name	Last Name
Vicki	Samuels
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First Name

Last Name

Vicki

Samuels

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