# Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1075480 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1075480)
- Latest income: £10.8k; spending £15.4k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire, Isle of Wight
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/flagstaff-trust-for-young-sailors

The charity provides financial support for young sailors to receive suitable instruction.

## 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 2025 | £10.8k | £15.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10k | £14.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £9,696 | £7,916 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £8,953 | £3,577 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,391 | £6,562 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust:a) as to the income to apply the same within 3 years of its receiptb) as to the capital thereof after the expiry of 20 years from the date of this deed to apply all or such parts of the capitalat such time or times and in such manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for or towards the purpose of or assistance in the purpose of learning to sail with a qualified sailing instructor within a radius of fifty miles of the hamble river for the benefit of those living in that area and aged under 25

## What it funds

Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors reported income of £10.8k and spending of £15.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £48.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

### Does Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors give each year?

The register does not break out Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors'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 2025 was £15.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,685 a year.

### How large is Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors?

In its latest reported year Flagstaff Trust for Young Sailors reported income of £10.8k and spending of £15.4k.


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