The Mary Rose Trust
To conserve the Mary Rose and her artefacts and display them to a wide audience.To maintain the archives and publish archaeological information and to promote and make accessible, research and knowledge relating to the Mary Rose.To provide world class expertise for maritime archaeology and the conservation of material recovered from underwater.To enable lifelong learning and outreach.
Activities & Mission
To conserve the Mary Rose and her artefacts and display them to a wide audience.To maintain the archives and publish archaeological information and to promote and make accessible, research and knowledge relating to the Mary Rose.To provide world class expertise for maritime archaeology and the conservation of material recovered from underwater.To enable lifelong learning and outreach.
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 95% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Education 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 | £3,208,481 | £4,419,140 | £4,018,091 | £25,128,165 | £381,829 | 67 / 140 |
| 2024 | £3,612,088 | £4,263,313 | £3,877,178 | £26,338,824 | £717,073 | 67 / 140 |
| 2023 | £2,939,424 | £4,231,821 | £3,875,949 | £26,990,049 | £563,897 | 47 / 140 |
| 2022 | £3,588,060 | £4,105,571 | £3,800,042 | £28,282,446 | £1,020,681 | 46 / 140 |
| 2021 | £2,184,005 | £3,250,677 | £3,135,834 | £28,799,957 | £562,391 | 49 / 135 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Mary Rose Trust
What does The Mary Rose Trust do?
To conserve the Mary Rose and her artefacts and display them to a wide audience.To maintain the archives and publish archaeological information and to promote and make accessible, research and knowledge relating to the Mary Rose.To provide world class expertise for maritime archaeology and the conservation of material recovered from underwater.To enable lifelong learning and outreach.
How much income did The Mary Rose Trust report in 2025?
The Mary Rose Trust reported total income of £3.21m and reported expenditure of £4.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Mary Rose Trust?
The Mary Rose Trust has a program ratio of 125.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Mary Rose Trust registered as a charity?
The Mary Rose Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 1979 as charity number 277503. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Mary Rose Trust?
The Mary Rose Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL KEITH PURSE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mary Rose Trust operate?
The Mary Rose Trust operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mary Rose Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Mary Rose Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277503.
Details
1-10 College Road
H M Naval Base
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 3LX
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- 14 May 2026
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