# SURF ACTION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1140191
- **Other names:** COMBAT SURFERS, SURF ACTION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 2, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1140191


## Contact

- **Address:** UNIT 2 NEPTUNE PARK, PLYMOUTH DEVON
- **Postcode:** PL4 0SJ
- **Phone:** 07584286933
- **Email:** info@surfaction.co.uk
- **Website:** www.surfaction.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, WELLBEING AND WELFARE OF : I. THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN INJURED OR SUFFERED ILLNESS WHILST SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN, RESERVE FORCES AND THE CIVILIAN EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND II. THEIR DEPENDANTS AND CARERS; III. THOSE CIVILIANS WHICH THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DEEM TO WARRANT SUPPORT. BY ANY LAWFUL CHARITABLE PURPOSE, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THE FOLLOWING: A) THE PROVISION OF TREATMENT AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING INTRODUCING THEM TO SURFING AND OTHER HIGH INTENSITY WATER SPORTS; B) INVOLVING THEM IN PEER GROUP ACTIVITIES; AND C) PROVIDING THEM WITH SUCH FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (SUCH AS THE PROVISION OF A REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY CENTRE) AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE. 2. TO ASSIST SERVING AND FORMER SERVING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN TO RESETTLE AND REHABILITATE INTO CIVILIAN LIFE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES, ADVICE, GUIDANCE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, TUITION AND HEALTHCARE WHERE APPROPRIATE.

**Activities:** Surf Action helps promote and protect the physical and psychological wellbeing of serving and former serving members of the armed forces of the crown and their families who are suffering physical or psychological difficulties as a result of their service and to assist them in making the transition to civilian life. Surfing, peer group activities, signposting and emotional support are provided.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Amateur Sport
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £6000 | £83000 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £47000 | £83000 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £70700 | £108000 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £240000 | £87000 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2020 | £63250 | £70890 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **DOUGLAS BELL** (Chair) — appointed April 25, 2014