the underfall yard trust

The charity supports the general public. The Underfall Yard Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Bristol City.

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 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.

Fundraising

See where The Underfall Yard Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Gloucestershire Somerset Bristol City

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,106,751	£1,127,725	£802,742	£3,381,397	£408,927	15 / 36
2024	£730,824	£738,090	£484,773	£3,402,371	£366,187	8 / 38
2023	£551,278	£577,531	£310,685	£3,409,637	£284,099	8 / 40
2022	£548,594	£585,170	£343,189	£3,435,890	£228,426	7 / 50
2021	£395,338	£401,260				0 / 50