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steamship freshspring trust

The charity supports children and young people and the general public. Steamship Freshspring Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Bideford and operates in England And Wales.


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

To preserve and ensure future sustainability for SS Freshspring as a working example of 19th and 20th century marine technology for the benefit of the public.To attract young people and provide engineering education facilities to encourage them to consider a career in engineering.To provide facilities to teach basic skills in the management of an historic vessel and steam machinery.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£129,386
Latest Expenditure
£122,168

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£129,386£122,1680 / 40
2023£53,945£62,8920 / 40
2022£43,088£110,9310 / 35
2021£122,376£51,4170 / 30
2020£47,228£66,1550 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers