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The Underfall Yard Trust

Also known as: Underfall Restoration Trust

The Trust manages the Underfall Yard site, including the Patent Slipway, and is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of buildings and machinery. The majority of buildings are let out to Maritime Businesses to nurture maritime skills in Bristol. The Trust improves public access and understanding through the Visitor Centre, opportunities for learning and operation of historic machinery.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust manages the Underfall Yard site, including the Patent Slipway, and is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of buildings and machinery. The majority of buildings are let out to Maritime Businesses to nurture maritime skills in Bristol. The Trust improves public access and understanding through the Visitor Centre, opportunities for learning and operation of historic machinery.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,106,751
Latest Expenditure
£1,127,725

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £45,372
Charitable Activities £652,090
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,415
Other Income £401,874

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £802,742
Raising Funds £324,983
Governance £0
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
£1,106,751
£1,127,725£802,742£3,381,397£408,92715 / 36
2024
£730,824
£738,090£484,773£3,402,371£366,1878 / 38
2023
£551,278
£577,531£310,685£3,409,637£284,0998 / 40
2022
£548,594
£585,170£343,189£3,435,890£228,4267 / 50
2021
£395,338
£401,2600 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Underfall Yard Trust

What does The Underfall Yard Trust do?

The Trust manages the Underfall Yard site, including the Patent Slipway, and is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of buildings and machinery. The majority of buildings are let out to Maritime Businesses to nurture maritime skills in Bristol. The Trust improves public access and understanding through the Visitor Centre, opportunities for learning and operation of historic machinery.

How much income did The Underfall Yard Trust report in 2025?

The Underfall Yard Trust reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Underfall Yard Trust registered as a charity?

The Underfall Yard Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 1994 as charity number 1041863. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Underfall Yard Trust?

The Underfall Yard Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES ROBERT DURIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Underfall Yard Trust operate?

The Underfall Yard Trust operates across 3 areas: Bristol City, Gloucestershire and Somerset.

Is The Underfall Yard Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Underfall Yard Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041863.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 November 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1041863
Charity Number
1041863

Trustees

JAMES ROBERT DURIE Chair
Alison Hope
Christopher Duncan White Mr
Jessica Jones
John Potter
Nicola Helen Watt
Peter Alard Insole
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Michael Peter Holden

Also Known As

  • Underfall Restoration Trust

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2 November 2026
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