# GAFIRS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1159681
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 18, 2014
- **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=1159681


## Contact

- **Address:** GAFIRS, Lifeboat Lane, Alverstoke, GOSPORT, Hampshire
- **Postcode:** PO12 2TR
- **Phone:** 02392584017
- **Email:** secretary@gafirs.org.uk
- **Website:** http://gafirs.org.uk/



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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



## Areas of operation

- Hampshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £123156 | £106418 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £112366 | £137186 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £86554 | £129181 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £107587 | £103846 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £104218 | £135303 | — | — |



## Trustees

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