national maritime museum cornwall trust

The charity supports the general public. National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Falmouth and operates in Cornwall.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Cornwall

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,789,534

Latest Expenditure

£2,975,762

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 87.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 13.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £389,614

Charitable Activities £2,077,243

Other Trading £1,228,634

Investments £80,083

Other Income £1,013,960

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,593,070

Raising Funds £382,692

Governance £30,250

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£2,233,300	£2,709,856	£2,485,138	£24,416,385	£2,079,252	29 / 180