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The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust

UNDERTAKING A SEARCH FOR THE GERMAN BATTLEFLEET SUNK IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS WATERS IN DECEMBER 1914 BY A BRITISH FLEET, AND MAKING A FILM OF THE SEARCH AS AN HISTORIC RECORDD FOR THE BENEFIT OPF THE PUBLIC

Activities & Mission

UNDERTAKING A SEARCH FOR THE GERMAN BATTLEFLEET SUNK IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS WATERS IN DECEMBER 1914 BY A BRITISH FLEET, AND MAKING A FILM OF THE SEARCH AS AN HISTORIC RECORDD FOR THE BENEFIT OPF THE PUBLIC

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,698,825
Latest Expenditure
£1,693,772

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,501,500
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £197,325

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,693,772
Raising Funds £0
Governance £10,800
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,698,825
£1,693,772£1,693,772£585,555£585,5550 / 0
2023
£1,980,987
£1,808,581£1,808,581£580,502£560,5020 / 0
2022
£5,622,261
£5,618,421£5,618,421£408,096£360,1690 / 0
2021
£1,202,026
£858,828£858,828£404,256£84,8330 / 0
2020
£128,833
£132,2270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust

What does The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust do?

UNDERTAKING A SEARCH FOR THE GERMAN BATTLEFLEET SUNK IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS WATERS IN DECEMBER 1914 BY A BRITISH FLEET, AND MAKING A FILM OF THE SEARCH AS AN HISTORIC RECORDD FOR THE BENEFIT OPF THE PUBLIC

How much income did The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust report in 2024?

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust reported total income of £1.70m and reported expenditure of £1.69m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust?

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust has a program ratio of 99.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 2014 as charity number 1159265. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust?

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust operate?

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust operates across 3 areas: Falkland Islands, Germany and England And Wales.

Is The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159265.

Details

Address
BDB PITMANS LLP
One Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BL
Website
fmht.co.uk
Registration Date
18 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053183
Charity Number
1159265

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Trustees

Charles Vernon Thompson
Darwin Lewis Clifton
MENSUN MICHAEL JOHN BOUND
Also governs 1 other charity
Saul Pitaluga

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