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Gafirs

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1159681
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed July 30, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Dec. 18, 2014
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
01876307

Address

Address
Gafirs
Lifeboat Lane
Alverstoke
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 2TR

Activities

Provision of lifeboat and other inshore rescue capabilities on the Solent and in Portsmouth Harbour, training for Junior members, 14 to 18 years in life-saving skills and water safety presentations to local schools, youth and community groups.

Objects: The Objects Of The Charity ('The Objects') Are:1 The Saving Of Lives Primarily Off The Coast Of Gosport And Fareham In The County Of Hampshire (The Area Of Benefit) By Recruiting Members And Training Them In Life Saving For The Public Benefit; And2 The Advancement Of Education Of The Public In All Aspects Of Water Safety.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Hampshire

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 July 30, 2026On time £358,165 £108,674
Dec. 31, 2024 Sept. 24, 2025On time £123,156 £106,418
Dec. 31, 2023 April 25, 2024On time £112,366 £137,186
Dec. 31, 2022 May 11, 2023On time £86,554 £129,181
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 5, 2022On time £107,587 £103,846
Dec. 31, 2020 July 29, 2021 £104,218 £135,303

Trustees

Name Appointed
Andrew Barber May 16, 2025
Joanne Frances Young March 13, 2020
Kelly Louise O'Neill April 21, 2023
Lenie Helena Martina Johanna Stephens-Voorhorst Dec. 10, 2025
Marianne Clapton May 16, 2025
Owen James Sargant Mr April 21, 2023
Robert Frederick White Dec. 10, 2025