NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE SEA HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP LTD
We provide the Newbiggin Maritime Centre on the promenade in Newbiggin by the Sea in Northumberland. The Centre is based around the offshore lifeboat the Mary Joicey and the Northumbrian fishing coble the Girl Anne and now the restoration of the Rocket House in Newbiggin. The Centre is staffed by volunteers who will give you a warm welcome and make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a stable financial position with a net income surplus of £54,403 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £3,160,657, which includes a designated fund for land and buildings of £2,494,798. The trustees confirmed that income remained positive and reserves increased during the period.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Lesley Calderchair
- Brian Chilton
- Dr Jonathan Shipley
- Ms Grace Eleanor Air
- Richard Payne
- Steven Eaton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £89k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £74k | £13k |
| 31/03/2023 | £146k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £91k | £22k |
| 31/03/2021 | £70k | £13k |
Common questions
Is NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE SEA HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a stable financial position with a net income surplus of £54,403 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £3,160,657, which includes a designated fund for land and buildings of £2,494,798. The trustees confirmed that income remained positive and reserves increased during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/03/2015 | £180k | "150th anniversary of Newbiggin by the SeaÂ’s life saving Rocket House, 1866-2016" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2011 | £9k | Environmental Improvements at the Newbiggin Maritime Centre |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/09/2008 | £250k | "Newbiggin Maritime Centre" |