Qvsr Seafarers Centres

QVSR Seafarers Centres offer welfare support to active seafarers via our Seafarers Centres in Bristol, Felixstowe, Immingham, London Tilbury and London Gateway, we welcome around 50,000 seafarers each year.

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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 Essex North East Lincolnshire Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£714,774

Latest Expenditure

£1,010,230

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 44.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 21.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £44,275

Charitable Activities £183,988

Other Trading £462,512

Investments £23,999

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £445,740

Raising Funds £0

Governance £213,167

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £564,490

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	£714,774	£1,010,230	£445,740	£884,824	£704,497	23 / 16
2023	£1,195,621	£912,377	£912,377	£1,149,728	£433,864	24 / 12
2022	£1,180,374	£399,827	£399,827	£798,154	£353,587	19 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Qvsr Seafarers Centres

What does Qvsr Seafarers Centres do?

How much income did Qvsr Seafarers Centres report in 2024?

Qvsr Seafarers Centres reported total income of £715k and reported expenditure of £1.01m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Qvsr Seafarers Centres registered as a charity?

Qvsr Seafarers Centres was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 2022 as charity number 1198656. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Qvsr Seafarers Centres?

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

Where does Qvsr Seafarers Centres operate?

Qvsr Seafarers Centres operates across 4 areas: Bristol City, Essex, North East Lincolnshire and Suffolk.

Is Qvsr Seafarers Centres a registered charity?

Yes — Qvsr Seafarers Centres is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198656.