Royal Albert Dock Trust
Provision of facilities for water related activities and other physical recreation in the South East of England, for the public benefit, in the interests of social welfare, with the object of improving the condition of life of persons, who by reason of their youth and/or social and/or economic circumstances, have need of such facilities.
Activities & Mission
Provision of facilities for water related activities and other physical recreation in the South East of England, for the public benefit, in the interests of social welfare, with the object of improving the condition of life of persons, who by reason of their youth and/or social and/or economic circumstances, have need of such facilities.
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 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £903,432 | £819,524 | £608,719 | £10,995,442 | £10,985,502 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £783,916 | £560,337 | £373,045 | £10,911,534 | £280,000 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £831,933 | £764,357 | £567,539 | £7,876,783 | £240,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £668,718 | £759,300 | £580,401 | £7,809,207 | £120,000 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £445,958 | £620,933 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Albert Dock Trust
What does Royal Albert Dock Trust do?
Provision of facilities for water related activities and other physical recreation in the South East of England, for the public benefit, in the interests of social welfare, with the object of improving the condition of life of persons, who by reason of their youth and/or social and/or economic circumstances, have need of such facilities.
How much income did Royal Albert Dock Trust report in 2025?
Royal Albert Dock Trust reported total income of £903k and reported expenditure of £820k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Albert Dock Trust?
Royal Albert Dock Trust has a program ratio of 67.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Albert Dock Trust registered as a charity?
Royal Albert Dock Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 1992 as charity number 1010519. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Royal Albert Dock Trust?
Royal Albert Dock Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Kinsella. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Albert Dock Trust operate?
Royal Albert Dock Trust operates in Newham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Albert Dock Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Albert Dock Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010519.
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