ss great britain trust
Activities & Mission
To preserve the ship, ss Great Britain, and her building dock for all time for the public benefit of all, and to place the same upon public display as a museum for the enhancement of the public understanding and appreciation of her social, commercial and technological context and significance.
Fundraising
See where Ss Great Britain Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£5,545,986
Latest Expenditure
£6,437,361
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 77.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £1,124,164
Charitable Activities £2,394,552
Other Trading £1,825,324
Investments £201,946
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £4,270,317
Raising Funds £238,155
Governance £47,785
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,928,889
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,545,986 | £6,437,361 | £4,270,317 | £18,679,678 | £143,675 | 73 / 150 |
| 2023 | £3,706,703 | £4,713,829 | £3,731,031 | £19,497,060 | £435,731 | 77 / 167 |
| 2022 | £3,700,711 | £4,440,489 | £3,651,082 | £20,717,406 | £517,387 | 81 / 208 |
| 2021 | £3,309,765 | £4,110,562 | £3,310,457 | £21,024,768 | £513,712 | 86 / 250 |
| 2020 | £5,308,398 | £6,139,147 | £4,002,083 | £22,055,274 | £311,615 | 86 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
GREAT WESTERN DOCK
GAS FERRY ROAD
BRISTOL
BS1 6TY
GAS FERRY ROAD
BRISTOL
BS1 6TY
Email
admin@ssgreatbritain.orgWebsite
www.ssgreatbritain.orgRegistration Date
25 February 1971
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
262158
Charity Number
262158
Trustees
SAM MULLINS
Lois Patricia Golding
Kelvin John Blake
Caroline-Jane Duckworth
Matthew Jones
Edward John Rowberry
Muir Macdonald
Lady Sarah Porritt CBE
Emma Elizabeth Millington
Georgina Verity Power
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- SS "GREAT BRITAIN" PROJECT LIMITED
- SS GREAT BRITAIN PROJECT LIMITED