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the sutton hoo ship's company

The charity supports the general public. The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by sponsoring or undertaking research. The charity is based in Suffolk and operates in Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

THE SUTTON HOO SHIP'S COMPANY WILL RECONSTRUCT THE SHIP BURIED UNDER MOUND 1 AT SUTTON HOO AROUND 625 . THE SHIP WILL BE BUILT ON THE SURVIVING INFORMATION AND THE BEST ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OF THE DAY. THE SHIP WILL BE TRIALLED ON THE WATER TO TEST HYPOTHESES ABOUT ITS USE. THE BUILD AND TRIALS WILL INVOLVE SHIPWRIGHTS AND ROWERS OF ALL ABILITIES, THE COUNTRY WILL ACQUIRE A HISTORICAL ICON.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£223,977
Latest Expenditure
£41,321

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 18.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 18.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£223,977£41,3210 / 150
2023£204,263£35,6820 / 120
2022£203,399£32,1750 / 88
2021£112,255£67,5950 / 70
2020£112,255£67,5950 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers