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southwold sailors' reading room association

The charity supports the general public. Southwold Sailors' Reading Room Association is a registered charity whose purpose is other charitable purposes. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in Suffolk and operates in Suffolk.


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

The Southwold Sailors' Reading Room was built in 1864 as a refuge for fishermen and mariners when not engaged at sea. Displays of a seafaring nature line the walls and fill glass cabinets. Pictures and portraits of local fishermen and seascapes, model ships and maritime paraphernalia offer a fascinating history of Southwold's connections with the sea.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£24,425
Latest Expenditure
£26,243

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 107.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 107.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£24,425£26,2430 / 5
2023£20,215£13,7490 / 5
2022£18,349£15,4770 / 5
2021£11,004£11,5520 / 5
2020£18,825£8,9620 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers