The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
Also known as: The Historic Dockyard Chatham
The Trust's primary objectives are the presentation of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the most complete 18th Century dockyard in the world, and the education of the public in its historical, architectural and arcaheological importance.
Activities & Mission
The Trust's primary objectives are the presentation of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the most complete 18th Century dockyard in the world, and the education of the public in its historical, architectural and arcaheological importance.
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 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £9,759,615 | £9,531,585 | £7,433,128 | £20,192,913 | £1,144,538 | 150 / 150 |
| 2024 | £9,565,744 | £9,544,126 | £7,578,044 | £19,967,314 | £372,663 | 145 / 150 |
| 2023 | £9,822,128 | £8,585,897 | £6,881,517 | £19,873,853 | £643,901 | 142 / 150 |
| 2022 | £6,806,334 | £7,848,378 | £6,378,171 | £18,660,816 | £1,467,832 | 133 / 270 |
| 2021 | £5,925,847 | £6,500,561 | £4,051,148 | £19,656,630 | £1,414,971 | 140 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
What does The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust do?
The Trust's primary objectives are the presentation of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the most complete 18th Century dockyard in the world, and the education of the public in its historical, architectural and arcaheological importance.
How much income did The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust report in 2025?
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust reported total income of £9.76m and reported expenditure of £9.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust?
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust has a program ratio of 76.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust registered as a charity?
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 1985 as charity number 292101. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust?
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Admiral Sir Trevor Alan Soar OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust operate?
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust operates in Medway, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292101.
Details
Main Gate Road
The Historic Dockyard
CHATHAM
Kent
ME4 4TZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated