Nancy Blackett Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1181202
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Dec. 17, 2018
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- 42 The Hyde
WARE
Hertfordshire
SG12 0ER
Contact
- Phone
- 07910379991
- [email protected]
- Website
nancyblackett.org
Activities
The charity owns and maintains Arthur Ransome's yacht Nancy Blackett, "Goblin" in his book We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea. The yacht is sailed by members of the Trust, displayed at maritime events and used as base for sessions introducing young people to sailing old boats and the works of Ransome. Membership open to all. Small grants to young sailors for relevant activities.
Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Arei)advance Of Education And Understanding Of The Public In The United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Island And Elsewhere In The Works Of Arthur Ransome; Andii) Advance The Education Of The Public, Particularly But Not Exclusively, Young People In The Development Of Their Physical, Mental And Spiritual Capacities By The Provision Of Recreational Facilities, Particularly Sailing And Allied Facilities So That They May Grow To Full Maturity As Individuals And Members Of Society.[nothing In This Constitution Shall Authorise An Application Of The Property Of The CIO For Purposes Which Are Not Charitable In Accordance With Section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (scotland) Act 2005 Or Section 2 Of The Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008.].
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport
- Who
- Children/young People, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £29,069 | £33,782 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £26,513 | £32,643 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £46,562 | £44,398 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £178,468 | £22,086 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £22,566 | £21,599 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Carl Robert Ranger | Sept. 28, 2024 |
| Irwin Kit Jacobson | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| Keith John White | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| Mark Selby Taylor | Sept. 28, 2024 |
| Neil Brooks | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| Paul John Smith | Nov. 22, 2025 |
| Peter Willis | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| Roger Bowman Sturge | June 30, 2018 |
| Robin Sadler | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| Simon Jackson | Jan. 1, 2019 |
Nearby
- The London Ballet Circle 0.0 mi
- St Catherines School Parent Teacher Association 0.3 mi
- Orchard House Pre-School 0.4 mi
- Ware Men's Shed 0.6 mi
- Age Concern Ware 0.6 mi