Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity
Also known as: The Grimsby and District Homes for Poor and Aged Workers Fish Trade, Smedley Cottages
The purpose of the Charity is to maintain almshouses in the Grimsby area for use by retired sailors, fish trade workers and their wives or widows
Activities & Mission
The purpose of the Charity is to maintain almshouses in the Grimsby area for use by retired sailors, fish trade workers and their wives or widows
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £768,529 | £665,451 | £665,451 | £9,794,720 | £8,954,411 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £711,978 | £579,061 | £579,061 | £9,404,665 | £8,564,356 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £663,214 | £573,341 | £573,341 | £9,106,608 | £8,266,299 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £733,914 | £435,606 | £435,606 | £8,830,896 | £7,990,587 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £764,221 | £372,522 | £372,522 | £6,854,772 | £6,014,463 | 2 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity
What does Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity do?
The purpose of the Charity is to maintain almshouses in the Grimsby area for use by retired sailors, fish trade workers and their wives or widows
How much income did Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity report in 2025?
Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity reported total income of £769k and reported expenditure of £665k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity?
Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity has a program ratio of 86.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity registered as a charity?
Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 April 1971 as charity number 500816. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity?
Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Duncan KW Watt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity operate?
Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity operates in North East Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Grimsby Sailors And Fishing Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 500816.
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Grimsby and District Homes for Poor and Aged Workers Fish Trade
- Smedley Cottages
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated