THE GLORIANA TRUST
The preservation of HM The Queen's Row Barge Gloriana, the promotion of general interest, access and education of the public in knowledge, appreciation and cultural aspects of the Gloriana and general charitable aspects connected with the Gloriana and wider British maritime history.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £58,495 for the year ended 5th April 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £1,699,564. However, the charity reported net current liabilities of £4,652 and relies on written support from a Trustee to fund operations for the coming year to maintain going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s reserve policy is to accumulate unrestricted funds sufficient to sustain all the activities of the charity for at least a year due to the long term commitment required by the charity’s activity and the ever present uncertainty of continued sponsorship.” — page 5
“Gloriana Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of the charity, operated the day-to-day activities of the Gloriana , until December 2024.” — page 12
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- THE RT HON. THE LORD STERLING OF PLAISTOW GCVO CBEchair
- PHILLIP HOWARD ROBERTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £133k | £75k |
| 05/04/2024 | £16k | £933k |
| 05/04/2023 | £104k | £4k |
| 05/04/2022 | £176k | £2k |
| 05/04/2021 | £22k | £2k |
Common questions
Is THE GLORIANA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £58,495 for the year ended 5th April 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £1,699,564. However, the charity reported net current liabilities of £4,652 and relies on written support from a Trustee to fund operations for the coming year to maintain going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.