National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust
Also known as: National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Nmmc
To maintain and develop a museum to advance knowledge and promote an understanding of both small boats and their place in people's lives, and the maritime heritage of Cornwall.
Activities & Mission
To maintain and develop a museum to advance knowledge and promote an understanding of both small boats and their place in people's lives, and the maritime heritage of Cornwall.
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 92% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Heritage 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.
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 | £2,412,516 | £3,042,734 | £2,749,017 | £25,677,660 | £4,089,214 | 51 / 140 |
| 2024 | £4,789,534 | £2,975,762 | £2,593,070 | £26,712,864 | £4,579,756 | 45 / 140 |
| 2023 | £2,143,359 | £3,237,647 | £2,928,502 | £23,717,763 | £2,660,667 | 39 / 143 |
| 2022 | £2,748,786 | £2,353,008 | £2,022,089 | £24,949,683 | £3,510,743 | 37 / 113 |
| 2021 | £2,005,938 | £1,926,872 | £1,828,306 | £24,441,049 | £2,600,062 | 32 / 155 |
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Frequently asked questions about National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust
What does National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust do?
To maintain and develop a museum to advance knowledge and promote an understanding of both small boats and their place in people's lives, and the maritime heritage of Cornwall.
How much income did National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust report in 2025?
National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust reported total income of £2.41m and reported expenditure of £3.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust?
National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust has a program ratio of 113.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust registered as a charity?
National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 1998 as charity number 1067884. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust?
National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Patrick John Newberry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust operate?
National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust a registered charity?
Yes — National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067884.
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Also Known As
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- Nmmc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated