The Dawn Sailing Barge Trust Limited
The Dawn Sailing Barge Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1058939
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Oct. 30, 1996
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined
Address
- Address
- The Forge
Langham
COLCHESTER
Essex
CO4 5PX
Contact
- Phone
- 01621 868727
- [email protected]
- Website
dawntrust.co.uk
Activities
After completing the restoration of the Dawn, a Thames sailing barge, to seaworthiness in 2008 ,the role of the Trust is to ensure the safeguarding of the barge for the future. Its aim is to keep her in an outstanding condition whilst allowing a number of environmental and wellbeing activities aboard the barge in the waters of the Thames Estuary.Working with partners to achieve these aims.
Objects: (A) To Acquire, To Repair, To Reconstruct, To Restore And Then To Maintain And To Preserve In Sea Going Condition And To Exhibit For The Benefit Of The Nation The Coastal Sailing Barge "Dawn" A Barge Peculiar To The Thames Estuary (Hereinafter Referred To As "The Vessel") With Automotive Power, The Equipment, Fittings And Furnishings Thereof And Historic Relics Thereto; (B) To Make Available Such Vessel For The Purpose Of The Instruction Of All Classes Of Boy Or Girl Students And Other Young Persons In The Principles Of Discipline, Loyalty And Good Citizenship By Means Of Educational Cruises And Instruction In Shipmanship.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £51,808 | £35,677 | |
| March 31, 2024 | £29,953 | £31,003 | |
| March 31, 2023 | £423 | £2,324 | |
| March 31, 2022 | £10,500 | £13,890 | |
| March 31, 2021 | — | £47,668 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Gerard Swift | Jan. 8, 2021 |
| Helen Mary Swift | Jan. 10, 2026 |
| James Michael Frances Taylor | Oct. 27, 2025 |
| Philip Robert Andrew Wilson | Oct. 27, 2025 |
| Richard Thomas Gadd | March 5, 2026 |
| Robert Alan Lightfoot | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Sarah Katy Morecombe | Oct. 7, 2024 |