SURF ACTION

Registration #1140191 · Registered

www.surfaction.co.uk

info@surfaction.co.uk

UNIT 2 NEPTUNE PARK PLYMOUTH DEVON PL4 0SJ

45
out of 100
Needs Review

Surf Action helps promote and protect the physical and psychological wellbeing of serving and former serving members of the armed forces of the crown and their families who are suffering physical or psychological difficulties as a result of their service and to assist them in making the transition to civilian life. Surfing, peer group activities, signposting and emotional support are provided.

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About SURF ACTION

SURF ACTION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1140191). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Needs Review" rating with a CharityScore of 45/100 — a charity with several areas that warrant further review before donating. This score suggests several areas of concern that donors should investigate before giving. In its most recent reporting year (2023), SURF ACTION reported a total income of £47,000 and total expenditure of £83,000, a spending ratio of 177% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, SURF ACTION describes its activities as follows: Surf Action helps promote and protect the physical and psychological wellbeing of serving and former serving members of the armed forces of the crown and their families who are suffering physical or psychological difficulties as a result of their service and to assist them in making the transition to civilian life. Surfing, peer group activities, signposting and emotional support are provided. Our analysis has identified 2 high-severity concerns 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 (2)

High
Audit: Accounts flagged/qualified by auditors
High
Financial: Spending £83,000 vs income £47,000 — ratio 1.8x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance5 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 176.6% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2023£47,000£83,000177%

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