# Carsington Sailability Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1196940 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1196940)
- Website: https://www.carsingtonsailingclub.co.uk
- Latest income: £31.3k; spending £6,046
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Derbyshire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/carsington-sailability-trust

The charity provides support for the operation of Sailability by the Sailability section of Carsington Sailability Club. Carsington Sailability's aim is to enable people with physical and/or mental disabilities to try sailing and take part regularly. The charity owns and maintains boats and equipment such as buoyancy aids and hoists which it loans to the sailing club.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £31.3k | £6,046 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,906 | £10.5k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £15.5k | £4,634 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.9k | £12k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to provide and assist in the provision of water-based activities at Carsington and the surrounding area for people with disabilities and mental health conditions, in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of their life.

## What it funds

Carsington Sailability Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Carsington Sailability Trust reported income of £31.3k and spending of £6,046. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £33.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Carsington Sailability Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (carsingtonsailingclub.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Carsington Sailability Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Carsington Sailability Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Carsington Sailability Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire.

### Does Carsington Sailability Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Carsington Sailability Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Carsington Sailability Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Carsington Sailability Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £6,046. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £8,287 a year.

### How large is Carsington Sailability Trust?

In its latest reported year Carsington Sailability Trust reported income of £31.3k and spending of £6,046.


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