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The Seachange Trust

Also known as: Seachange Arts

To advance the education of the public in the arts.To educate and train young people and adults in work and life skills likely to enable them subsequently to find satisfactory employment.Provision of facilities for cultural activity in the interests of social welfare of the inhabitants of Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public in the arts.To educate and train young people and adults in work and life skills likely to enable them subsequently to find satisfactory employment.Provision of facilities for cultural activity in the interests of social welfare of the inhabitants of Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas.

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
£2,750,051
Latest Expenditure
£1,142,304

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 38.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £2,636,257
Charitable Activities £108,628
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,166
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,059,107
Raising Funds £10,908
Governance £21,782
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £72,289

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
£2,750,051
£1,142,304£1,059,107£3,194,449£269,9149 / 50
2024
£1,895,409
£1,371,679£1,266,339£1,533,614£234,0569 / 35
2023
£1,315,327
£1,291,232£1,223,371£921,680£202,85012 / 50
2022
£1,245,007
£1,380,009£1,376,443£807,903£353,53313 / 35
2021
£725,962
£547,779£528,884£927,761£558,51611 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Seachange Trust

What does The Seachange Trust do?

To advance the education of the public in the arts.To educate and train young people and adults in work and life skills likely to enable them subsequently to find satisfactory employment.Provision of facilities for cultural activity in the interests of social welfare of the inhabitants of Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas.

How much income did The Seachange Trust report in 2025?

The Seachange Trust reported total income of £2.75m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Seachange Trust?

The Seachange Trust has a program ratio of 38.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Seachange Trust registered as a charity?

The Seachange Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 1997 as charity number 1063853. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Seachange Trust?

The Seachange 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 Seachange Trust operate?

The Seachange Trust operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Seachange Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Seachange Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063853.

Details

Address
Seachange Arts
The Drill House
York Road
GREAT YARMOUTH
NR30 2LZ
Registration Date
8 August 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3940208
Charity Number
1063853

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Trustees

BERNARD WILLIAMSON
Carol Alexandra Todd
Dr Catherine Richards
Also governs 1 other charity
Hannah Robinson
JONATHAN NEWMAN
Neil Darwin
Rae Lee Ms

Also Known As

  • Seachange Arts

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