BUXTON UNIT 497 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS

Registration #520426 · Registered

www.sea-cadets.org/buxton

buxtonseacadets@gmail.com

20 Errwood Avenue BUXTON SK17 9BD

70
out of 100
Verified

Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps, with about 50 cadets, boys and girls, aged 10 to 18, who meet twice a week in the evenings for training and who sail on Saturday mornings in the summer. The aims are to encourage young people towards responsible adulthood. The Royal Navy provides uniforms and some training and operates a rigorous inspection system. Each unit is an independent charity.

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About BUXTON UNIT 497 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS

BUXTON UNIT 497 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 520426). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2022), BUXTON UNIT 497 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS reported a total income of £12,175 and total expenditure of £24,284, a spending ratio of 199% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BUXTON UNIT 497 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS describes its activities as follows: Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps, with about 50 cadets, boys and girls, aged 10 to 18, who meet twice a week in the evenings for training and who sail on Saturday mornings in the summer. The aims are to encourage young people towards responsible adulthood. The Royal Navy provides uniforms and some training and operates a rigorous inspection system. Each unit is an independent charity. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £24,284 vs income £12,175 — ratio 2.0x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 199.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2022£12,175£24,284199%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026