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The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust

Museum celebrating the Barge Building and Brick making heritage of Sittingbourne in a newly built replica of a Victorian Sail loft on the historic Milton Creek.

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Activities & Mission

Museum celebrating the Barge Building and Brick making heritage of Sittingbourne in a newly built replica of a Victorian Sail loft on the historic Milton Creek.

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

Latest Income
£6,555
Latest Expenditure
£6,774

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£11,055
£2,5560 / 2
2021
£13,098
£3,4590 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust

What does The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust do?

Museum celebrating the Barge Building and Brick making heritage of Sittingbourne in a newly built replica of a Victorian Sail loft on the historic Milton Creek.

How much income did The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust report in 2023?

The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £3k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust registered as a charity?

The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 1970 as charity number 260519. It has been registered for 56 years.

Who runs The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust?

The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLIVE DAVID READER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust operate?

The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 260519.

Details

Address
16 Honeysuckle Way
Coxheath
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 4UG
Registration Date
12 February 1970
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
260519
Charity Number
260519

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Trustees

CLIVE DAVID READER Chair
MR DICK CALVERT
Also governs 1 other charity
NICHOLAS ALAN WYVER
PETER JOHN MACDONALD
Also governs 1 other charity

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