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Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses

Provides accommodation for seafaring families over 60 years of age.

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Activities & Mission

Provides accommodation for seafaring families over 60 years of age.

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

Latest Income
£95,165
Latest Expenditure
£62,262

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 65.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 65.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£95,165
£62,2620 / 0
2023
£97,010
£262,2710 / 0
2022
£87,121
£111,9860 / 5
2021
£84,753
£63,3440 / 0
2020
£79,327
£56,6810 / 7

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Frequently asked questions about Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses

What does Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses do?

Provides accommodation for seafaring families over 60 years of age.

How much income did Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses report in 2024?

Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses reported total income of £95k and reported expenditure of £62k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses registered as a charity?

Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 October 1978 as charity number 508014. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses?

Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAPTAIN GEOFFREY KENNETH THOMSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses operate?

Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses a registered charity?

Yes — Whitby Merchant Seamen's Hospital Houses is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 508014.

Details

Address
THE BOARDROOM
SEAMENS HOSPITAL HOUSES
CHURCH STREET
WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4AP
Registration Date
2 October 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
508014
Charity Number
508014

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Trustees

CAPTAIN GEOFFREY KENNETH THOMSON Chair
CAPTAIN MALCOLM EGLON
CAPTAIN STUART PRINGLE
David Robert Millar
Also governs 2 other charities
Eric Matthew

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