BRIGHTON SEAFRONT HERITAGE TRUST
To educate the public regarding the culture, history and development of the local fishing community and seafront heritage through the management of a public museum, outdoor area and gallery with a collection of artefacts, images, historical documents and informative public displays for the benefit of the public. ('the Objects').
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £12,258 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, the charity operates with no paid staff and maintains unrestricted funds of £44,798 alongside restricted heritage assets valued at £177,000.
What the accounts disclose
“All three trustees rent space from the charity for arches 194 - 198. Rents payable were £20,374 for the year (2023: £16,867) of which £NIL was outstanding at the year end (2023: £458). -14-” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MR ALEX BRIAULTchair
- MR ROB LEIGHTON
- PHILIP SUGG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £67k | £59k |
| 31/12/2024 | £59k | £47k |
| 31/12/2023 | £56k | £74k |
| 31/12/2022 | £39k | £61k |
| 31/12/2021 | £71k | £42k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHTON SEAFRONT HERITAGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £12,258 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, the charity operates with no paid staff and maintains unrestricted funds of £44,798 alongside restricted heritage assets valued at £177,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/07/2018 | £45k | "Museum operational and sustainability development" |