Skip to main content Skip to navigation

the wellington trust

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. The Wellington Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in London and operates in London and Scotland.


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

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

The conservation and preservation of the former Royal Navy sloop HMS WELLINGTON as part of the nation's maritime heritage, the education of the public in the history of the British and Commonwealth Merchant Services and, the importance of seaborne trade to our island nation. An educational programme is in place for KS 1 & 2 children, a Secondary School Programme and a Sixth Form STEM Programme.

Fundraising

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

Region

Country

Financial Information

Latest Income
£138,066
Latest Expenditure
£251,991

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £496,672
Charitable Activities £45
Other Trading £56,193
Investments £4,854
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £367,094
Raising Funds £6,804
Governance £5,400
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£138,066£251,9910 / 6
2023£68,780£189,7430 / 18
2022£139,864£256,3090 / 10
2021£557,764£373,898£367,094£928,980£278,3633 / 10
2020£392,832£505,1790 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers