The Swanage Pier Trust
The upkeep maintenance and servicing of the Swanage Pier as a Grade 2 listed building, for the benefit of the general public, of divers and boat owners.
Activities & Mission
The upkeep maintenance and servicing of the Swanage Pier as a Grade 2 listed building, for the benefit of the general public, of divers and boat owners.
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 25% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £462,049 | £471,464 | 0 / 65 | |||
| 2024 | £456,656 | £499,149 | 0 / 65 | |||
| 2023 | £648,395 | £662,024 | £264,805 | £2,372,359 | £163,132 | 9 / 96 |
| 2022 | £596,473 | £582,885 | £579,616 | £2,385,988 | £140,777 | 8 / 80 |
| 2021 | £557,395 | £380,277 | £344,352 | £2,372,400 | £104,551 | 9 / 84 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Swanage Pier Trust
What does The Swanage Pier Trust do?
The upkeep maintenance and servicing of the Swanage Pier as a Grade 2 listed building, for the benefit of the general public, of divers and boat owners.
How much income did The Swanage Pier Trust report in 2025?
The Swanage Pier Trust reported total income of £462k and reported expenditure of £471k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Swanage Pier Trust?
The Swanage Pier Trust has a program ratio of 40.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Swanage Pier Trust registered as a charity?
The Swanage Pier Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1984 as charity number 290397. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs The Swanage Pier Trust?
The Swanage Pier Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is REBECCA LOUISE MACK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Swanage Pier Trust operate?
The Swanage Pier Trust operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Swanage Pier Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Swanage Pier Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290397.
Details
Marine Villas
High Street
SWANAGE
Dorset
BH19 2AP
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