THE PIONEER ENDOWMENT FUND
Registration #1077522 · Registered
www.pioneersailingtrust.org.ukinfo@pioneersailingtrust.org.uk
HARKERS YARD SHIPYARD ESTATE CO7 0AR
Pioneer CK18, a 1st Class Essex Smack, has been restored by the Trust. The Trust provides sail training and recreational activities to persons who have need of such facilities in the interests of social welfare by reason of their age, youth, disability, infirmity, poverty or social or economic circumstances. Boatbuilder apprenticeships are provided to train young people for future employment.
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About THE PIONEER ENDOWMENT FUND
THE PIONEER ENDOWMENT FUND is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1077522), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE PIONEER ENDOWMENT FUND reported a total income of £553,384 and total expenditure of £512,305 (a spending ratio of 93%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE PIONEER ENDOWMENT FUND operates with the following stated purpose: Pioneer CK18, a 1st Class Essex Smack, has been restored by the Trust. The Trust provides sail training and recreational activities to persons who have need of such facilities in the interests of social welfare by reason of their age, youth, disability, infirmity, poverty or social or economic circumstances. Boatbuilder apprenticeships are provided to train young people for future employment. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE PIONEER ENDOWMENT FUND in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 92.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £553,384 | £512,305 | 93% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026