Qvsr

Also known as: Queen Victoria Seamen's Rest

QVSR, or the 'Queen Vic', as it is more familiarly known, has been the Seamen's Mission of the Methodist Church since 1843, and is now the last remaining maritime charity providing accommodation and support for seafarers in the East End of London. It is also the largest seafaring hostel of its kind in the UK with accommodation for over 170 men.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

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

Bristol City Lincolnshire Suffolk Thurrock

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,224,029

Latest Expenditure

£4,173,850

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £52,273

Charitable Activities £3,557,859

Other Trading £462,512

Investments £54,908

Other Income £96,477

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,949,995

Raising Funds £204,474

Governance £981,316

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £19,381

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,224,029	£4,173,850	£3,949,995	£14,232,240	£13,911,349	62 / 5
2023	£4,432,304	£3,912,371	£252,828	£14,133,878	£13,235,204	66 / 5
2022	£4,278,441	£3,452,719	£179,233	£13,532,208	£12,916,778	58 / 15
2021	£2,907,769	£2,508,342	£156,070	£12,718,295	£12,550,088	38 / 6
2020	£3,225,659	£2,609,611	£132,440	£12,280,142	£12,111,935	38 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Qvsr

What does Qvsr do?

How much income did Qvsr report in 2024?

Qvsr reported total income of £4.22m and reported expenditure of £4.17m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Qvsr?

Qvsr has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Qvsr registered as a charity?

Qvsr was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2004 as charity number 1106126. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Qvsr?

Qvsr is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Alastair Norris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Qvsr operate?

Qvsr operates across 5 areas, including Bristol City, Lincolnshire, Suffolk and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Qvsr a registered charity?

Yes — Qvsr is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106126.