WHITSTABLE MARITIME LTD
WM aims to help residents, visitors, school children and students enjoy exploring the town's coastal connections-past, present and future, through the prism of maritime heritage, sustainable environment, education, the arts and economic growth. Currently to develop a Discovery Centre, renovate an Oyster Yawl, engage the public in an annual event and create an interactive coastal trail.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,739 for the year, driven primarily by restricted fund movements, while the unrestricted general funds increased by only £202 to a total of £3,089. The trustees note that the charity remains dependent on grants and volunteer support, with ongoing efforts to secure future funding including a potential bid to the National Lottery Heritage Funds. Despite this reliance, the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate grant funding and sufficient liquid reserves to cover operational expenditure for the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year donations totalling £4,000 were received from Whitstable Oyster Company Limited a company in which George Green (a trustee of the charity) is a director and has a significant financial interest” — page 16
Trustees
- Susannah Goochchair
- Alexander Hare
- GEORGE BARRIE GREEN
- Jeffrey Walford
- Juliet Sargant
- Kathryn Ann Fielding
- Simon Reynolds
- Tony Line
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £7k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £2k | £3k |
| 31/03/2022 | £6k | £8k |
| 31/03/2021 | £33k | £10k |
Common questions
Is WHITSTABLE MARITIME LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,739 for the year, driven primarily by restricted fund movements, while the unrestricted general funds increased by only £202 to a total of £3,089. The trustees note that the charity remains dependent on grants and volunteer support, with ongoing efforts to secure future funding including a potential bid to the National Lottery Heritage Funds. Despite this reliance, the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate grant funding and sufficient liquid reserves to cover operational expenditure for the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WHITSTABLE MARITIME LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WHITSTABLE MARITIME LTD as a grant recipient include JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PILGRIM TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £50k | |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Restoring The Gamecock, one of the last remaining Whitstable Oyster Yawls, to working order and retaining endangered boat-building skills. |