# Enterprise Sailing

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1167252 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167252)
- Website: http://www.enterprisesailing.org/
- Latest income: £3,761; spending £15.2k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Staffordshire, Worcestershire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/enterprise-sailing

To increase access to sailing by giving opportunities to young people to try the sport and to progress through instruction.To use sailing to develop life skills, confidence and character among young people, especially those at risk of exclusion.To use sailing to promote community cohesion.To recruit and train volunteers to support inclusive and youth-friendly sailing.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £3,761 | £15.2k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £1,535 | £5,895 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £5,800 | £11.9k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £18.6k | £22.9k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £10.1k | £11.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The following objects shall be undertaken for the public benefit:-4.1 to advance young people in life through leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities so as to develop their capabilities so that they may grow to full maturing as individuals and members of society; and4.2 to advance the education of the public by the provision of training in seamanship, navigation, geography, oceanography, maritime law and in particular by the provision of activities, courses and programmes designed to provide opportunities for the public to use the sea and inland waters for sail training.

## What it funds

Enterprise Sailing is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, amateur sport and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Enterprise Sailing reported income of £3,761 and spending of £15.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £67.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Enterprise Sailing in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (enterprisesailing.org) 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 Enterprise Sailing open for applications now?

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

### Where does Enterprise Sailing fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

### Does Enterprise Sailing give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Enterprise Sailing makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Enterprise Sailing give each year?

The register does not break out Enterprise Sailing's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £15.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.5k a year.

### How large is Enterprise Sailing?

In its latest reported year Enterprise Sailing reported income of £3,761 and spending of £15.2k.


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