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Hull Maritime Foundation

To advance education through the work, collections, activities and programmes of Hull's Maritime Museum, the North End Shipyard, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship. To advance/promote the Hull's maritime history, heritage and culture through support of and advocacy for Hull: Yorkshire's Maritime City project.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education through the work, collections, activities and programmes of Hull's Maritime Museum, the North End Shipyard, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship. To advance/promote the Hull's maritime history, heritage and culture through support of and advocacy for Hull: Yorkshire's Maritime City project.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£526,876
Latest Expenditure
£522,636

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £526,829
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £47
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £522,341
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £295

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£526,876
£522,636£522,341£81,141£14,3410 / 0
2024
£49,380
£48,0600 / 0
2023
£30,617
£250,1160 / 0
2022
£331,268
£150,0000 / 0
2021
£106,130
£350,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hull Maritime Foundation

What does Hull Maritime Foundation do?

To advance education through the work, collections, activities and programmes of Hull's Maritime Museum, the North End Shipyard, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship. To advance/promote the Hull's maritime history, heritage and culture through support of and advocacy for Hull: Yorkshire's Maritime City project.

How much income did Hull Maritime Foundation report in 2025?

Hull Maritime Foundation reported total income of £527k and reported expenditure of £523k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hull Maritime Foundation registered as a charity?

Hull Maritime Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 2018 as charity number 1180186. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Hull Maritime Foundation?

Hull Maritime Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor David Atkinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hull Maritime Foundation operate?

Hull Maritime Foundation operates across 2 areas: East Riding Of Yorkshire and Kingston Upon Hull City.

Is Hull Maritime Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Hull Maritime Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180186.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 October 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5120355
Charity Number
1180186

Trustees

Professor David Atkinson Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Daniel O' Gorman
John Blake
Jonathan Tasker
Matthew Mitchell Wright
Rebecca Theobald
Rosslyn Cameron Stuart
Susan Mary Frankish
Vanessa Maria Burstall Nolan
Also governs 1 other charity

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