1851 Marine Trust

Also known as: 1851 Trust

The 1851 Trust aims to inspire and engage a new generation through sailing and the marine industry, providing young people with the education, skills and training to become innovators of the future, and stewards of the marine environment.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£498,900

Latest Expenditure

£441,043

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 90.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £852,357

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £134,016

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £866,938

Raising Funds £87,547

Governance £8,223

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£498,900	£441,043				0 / 0
2023	£192,169	£236,773				0 / 0
2022	£324,164	£592,425				0 / 0
2021	£986,373	£954,485	£866,938	£498,818	£308,818	8 / 120
2020	£772,514	£773,682	£732,207	£466,930	£376,930	9 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about 1851 Marine Trust

What does 1851 Marine Trust do?

How much income did 1851 Marine Trust report in 2024?

1851 Marine Trust reported total income of £499k and reported expenditure of £441k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was 1851 Marine Trust registered as a charity?

1851 Marine Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2014 as charity number 1158670. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs 1851 Marine Trust?

1851 Marine Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Campbell David Fleming. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does 1851 Marine Trust operate?

1851 Marine Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is 1851 Marine Trust a registered charity?

Yes — 1851 Marine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158670.