Maritime Archaeology Trust

Also known as: Isle of Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology, The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology

Promotes interest, research and knowledge of maritime archaeology and heritage around the globe with core activities concentrated in Great Britain and in particular Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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Activities & Mission

Promotes interest, research and knowledge of maritime archaeology and heritage around the globe with core activities concentrated in Great Britain and in particular Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Country

Belgium France Ireland Madagascar Netherlands Qatar Spain Uruguay

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£750,624

Latest Expenditure

£378,220

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £525,440

Charitable Activities £214,523

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,661

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £329,494

Raising Funds £48,726

Governance £3,504

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 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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£750,624	£378,220	£329,494	£703,887	£640,099	18 / 69
2024	£336,262	£281,074				0 / 71
2023	£376,778	£337,060				0 / 25
2022	£331,268	£256,041				0 / 41
2021	£283,745	£304,253				0 / 12

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Frequently asked questions about Maritime Archaeology Trust

What does Maritime Archaeology Trust do?

Promotes interest, research and knowledge of maritime archaeology and heritage around the globe with core activities concentrated in Great Britain and in particular Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

How much income did Maritime Archaeology Trust report in 2025?

Maritime Archaeology Trust reported total income of £751k and reported expenditure of £378k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Maritime Archaeology Trust?

Maritime Archaeology Trust has a program ratio of 43.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Maritime Archaeology Trust registered as a charity?

Maritime Archaeology Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 1989 as charity number 900025. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Maritime Archaeology Trust?

Maritime Archaeology Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Maritime Archaeology Trust operate?

Maritime Archaeology Trust operates across 9 areas, including Belgium, France, Ireland and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Maritime Archaeology Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Maritime Archaeology Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 900025.