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The Medusa Trust

The objects of the Medusa Trust are to advance the education of thr public by the provision of facilities to maintain, promote, restore. conserve, improve and develop historic vessels for the public benefit. To this end the trust has acquired the former HMS Medusa and carried out a major restoration programme to return her to seagoing condition, configured largely as she was at D Day.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Medusa Trust are to advance the education of thr public by the provision of facilities to maintain, promote, restore. conserve, improve and develop historic vessels for the public benefit. To this end the trust has acquired the former HMS Medusa and carried out a major restoration programme to return her to seagoing condition, configured largely as she was at D Day.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,721
Latest Expenditure
£23,751

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 126.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 126.9%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£18,721
£23,7510 / 40
2024
£53,554
£22,0640 / 35
2023
£28,705
£26,2000 / 40
2022
£33,251
£21,0470 / 40
2021
£28,987
£14,4280 / 40

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Frequently asked questions about The Medusa Trust

What does The Medusa Trust do?

The objects of the Medusa Trust are to advance the education of thr public by the provision of facilities to maintain, promote, restore. conserve, improve and develop historic vessels for the public benefit. To this end the trust has acquired the former HMS Medusa and carried out a major restoration programme to return her to seagoing condition, configured largely as she was at D Day.

How much income did The Medusa Trust report in 2025?

The Medusa Trust reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Medusa Trust registered as a charity?

The Medusa Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2010 as charity number 1133706. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Medusa Trust?

The Medusa Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN DOUGLAS WATSON OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Medusa Trust operate?

The Medusa Trust operates across 7 areas, including France, Dorset, Hampshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Medusa Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Medusa Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133706.

Details

Address
HOLT HOUSE
SEALE ROAD
ELSTEAD
GODALMING
GU8 6LF
Registration Date
25 January 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048555
Charity Number
1133706

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Trustees

ALAN DOUGLAS WATSON OBE Chair
Judith Helen Terry
Julian Timothy James
Also governs 1 other charity
LORD STRATHALMOND

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