# Britannia Sailing Trust SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC045315
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Dec. 22, 2014
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045315


## Contact

- **Address:** Ceol na Mara, Main Street, Lochcarron, Ross-shire
- **Postcode:** IV548YD
- **Website:** www.britanniasailingtrust.org



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** The purpose of Britannia Sailing Trust is to preserve the centenarian sailing ship Britannia and to promote Britain's maritime heritage to a wider audience.  We also pass on endangered heritage skills to a new generation of potential boatbuilders and seafarers.  Currently Britannia's restoration is providing a training platform for young and old alike.   Our focus is on Skills, Heritage, Young People, Community and  Marine Conservation.   We hold activities on Exeter's East Quay for a minimum of 3 days a week, welcoming volunteers to support the project either working 'hands on' on the ship, or behind the scenes in various roles such as fundraising, marketing and event management.   We provide work experience to students school age and beyond.

**Objectives:** The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: To advance Britain's maritime heritage and culture for future generations, by the acquisition, restoration and maintenance of the 1915 Class 1 Smack “Britannia” so that she may be preserved and opened to inspection by the public.  To advance education and raise awareness of the fragility of our oceans. of the global pollution of the seas. of the rising sea temperatures as a major factor of climate change and the imbalance of the global eco-system.  Britannia will sail again aiming to leave a carbon zero footprint, publicising the effect and promoting action against the serious damage already existent in our oceans and the consequences to the planet. To advance education by the provision of training facilities to the public in boatbuilding skills, rigging, engineering, and any relevant ancillary trade, as part of an annual maintenance programme for Britannia which will ensure that she continues to sail at sea, the very best way of preserving a historic vessel, but also keeping alive traditional skills for future generations. To advance the arts by encouraging individuals to participate in visual arts, music, writing and other activities relating to Britannia and other historic vessels and maritime heritage and culture.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Highland
- **Geographical spread:** Scotland and other parts of the UK



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £41512 | £39273 |  -  | 1 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £46365 | £60757 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £70187 | £71035 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £70018 | £73193 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £83448 | £37352 |  -  |  -  |  |