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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.

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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.

Grants

Chatham Maritime Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£19,945
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£2,080,405
Latest Expenditure
£1,814,324

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,139,625
Other Trading £0
Investments £932,363
Other Income £8,417

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,794,379
Raising Funds £19,945
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £19,945
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,080,405
£1,814,324£1,794,379£26,454,721£1,864,55512 / 0
2024
£1,801,896
£1,590,165£1,571,242£25,948,963£1,847,56410 / 50
2023
£2,285,068
£1,786,201£1,767,835£24,429,071£1,909,1799 / 0
2022
£2,548,298
£2,192,383£2,170,303£26,100,311£2,008,0939 / 0
2021
£2,458,334
£1,520,569£1,494,758£24,739,645£2,315,4089 / 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.

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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 May 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1055710
Charity Number
1055710

Trustees

ANTHONY PHILLIP SUTTON Chair
Christopher Reynolds
DEBORAH JEAN SIMS CEng FCIHT
Habib Odunlamin Sulaiman Tejan
KELLY JANE TOLHURST MP
Louise Humphrey
Matthew Brown
Mona Koshkouei
Mr Bob Russell
Paul Barnard
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Curry
Siobhan Roberta Draper
Tanya Louise Ferry
Also governs 1 other charity
WILLIAM MITCHELL
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Chatham Medway Limited

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2 November 2026
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