Chatham Maritime Trust
Also known as: Chatham Medway Limited
Management and maintenance of the 350 acre Chatham Maritime Estate, including its public parks and play areas; flood defences and riverside walks; bridges, roadways, cycleways and footpaths; public art and monuments.Support for community groups, activities, and organisations at Chatham Maritime, in the wider Medway Towns and its neighbourhood.
Activities & Mission
Management and maintenance of the 350 acre Chatham Maritime Estate, including its public parks and play areas; flood defences and riverside walks; bridges, roadways, cycleways and footpaths; public art and monuments.Support for community groups, activities, and organisations at Chatham Maritime, in the wider Medway Towns and its neighbourhood.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 72% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,080,405 | £1,814,324 | £1,794,379 | £26,454,721 | £1,864,555 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,801,896 | £1,590,165 | £1,571,242 | £25,948,963 | £1,847,564 | 10 / 50 |
| 2023 | £2,285,068 | £1,786,201 | £1,767,835 | £24,429,071 | £1,909,179 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,548,298 | £2,192,383 | £2,170,303 | £26,100,311 | £2,008,093 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,458,334 | £1,520,569 | £1,494,758 | £24,739,645 | £2,315,408 | 9 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chatham Maritime Trust
What does Chatham Maritime Trust do?
Management and maintenance of the 350 acre Chatham Maritime Estate, including its public parks and play areas; flood defences and riverside walks; bridges, roadways, cycleways and footpaths; public art and monuments.Support for community groups, activities, and organisations at Chatham Maritime, in the wider Medway Towns and its neighbourhood.
How much income did Chatham Maritime Trust report in 2025?
Chatham Maritime Trust reported total income of £2.08m and reported expenditure of £1.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chatham Maritime Trust?
Chatham Maritime Trust has a program ratio of 86.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chatham Maritime Trust registered as a charity?
Chatham Maritime Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 1996 as charity number 1055710. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Chatham Maritime Trust?
Chatham Maritime Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY PHILLIP SUTTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chatham Maritime Trust operate?
Chatham Maritime Trust operates in Medway, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chatham Maritime Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Chatham Maritime Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055710.
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Also Known As
- Chatham Medway Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated