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The Port Sunlight Village Trust

The Trust's principal objective is the conservation and maintenance of the fabric of Port Sunlight Village, its landscape, monuments and items of architectural significance or beauty and the preservation of its essential character. By means of a museum, the Trust also seeks to promote the ideas underlying the village's foundation and their relevance in the modern world.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust's principal objective is the conservation and maintenance of the fabric of Port Sunlight Village, its landscape, monuments and items of architectural significance or beauty and the preservation of its essential character. By means of a museum, the Trust also seeks to promote the ideas underlying the village's foundation and their relevance in the modern world.

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
£3,479,456
Latest Expenditure
£4,004,327

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

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

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

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

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Heritage 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 £53,058
Charitable Activities £3,028,383
Other Trading £215,713
Investments £182,302
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,004,327
Raising Funds £0
Governance £23,387
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,479,456
£4,004,327£4,004,327£48,772,468£1,500,00055 / 30
2024
£3,159,686
£3,093,698£3,093,698£47,159,040£1,500,00053 / 25
2023
£3,696,542
£2,364,044£2,364,044£43,315,666£1,800,00046 / 30
2022
£3,656,049
£2,568,969£2,568,969£39,910,982£718,96542 / 40
2021
£3,725,557
£2,324,280£2,320,520£38,498,729£600,00048 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Port Sunlight Village Trust

What does The Port Sunlight Village Trust do?

The Trust's principal objective is the conservation and maintenance of the fabric of Port Sunlight Village, its landscape, monuments and items of architectural significance or beauty and the preservation of its essential character. By means of a museum, the Trust also seeks to promote the ideas underlying the village's foundation and their relevance in the modern world.

How much income did The Port Sunlight Village Trust report in 2025?

The Port Sunlight Village Trust reported total income of £3.48m and reported expenditure of £4.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Port Sunlight Village Trust?

The Port Sunlight Village Trust has a program ratio of 115.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Port Sunlight Village Trust registered as a charity?

The Port Sunlight Village Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 1999 as charity number 1074713. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Port Sunlight Village Trust?

The Port Sunlight Village Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Port Sunlight Village Trust operate?

The Port Sunlight Village Trust operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Port Sunlight Village Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Port Sunlight Village Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074713.

Details

Address
23 KING GEORGES DRIVE
WIRRAL
CH62 5DX
Registration Date
17 March 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3947138
Charity Number
1074713

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Trustees

Andrew Bowden
Andrew James Croft
Carolyn Jane Dalton
Dr Anna Mair Thomas
Emily Rachel Victoria McArdle
Also governs 1 other charity
Louise Parnell
Stephen Connolly

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