HULL TRINITY HOUSE CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £52,052,595, with unrestricted free reserves standing at £20,513,408. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £9,867,418, driven by significant gains on the revaluation of fixed assets and investments, despite a decrease in investment income compared to the prior year. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have reviewed the reserves of the Charity. Reserves are needed to maintain the Rest Homes, provide grants for the retired mariners and their dependants, protect and maintain the income producing properties and to support the Hull Trinity House Academy.” — page 5
“During the year the Charity has received donations totalling £2,310,000 from The Corporation of the Trinity House in Kingston upon Hull.” — page 6
“The Charity has also received a donation from Captain J D Robinson and Captain M E Kelly, two of its Trustees, amounting to £8,912. This related to the profit generated from the sale of a boat.” — page 6
“During the year the Charity has received donations totalling £2,310,000 from The Corporation of the Trinity House in Kingston upon Hull.” — page 6
“The Charity has also received a donation from Captain J D Robinson and Captain M E Kelly, two of its Trustees, amounting to £8,912. This related to the profit generated from the sale of a boat.” — page 6
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Capt. P.J. Cowing — Master Warden
- Capt. G.J. Rawding — Co-Warden
- Mr. P. Shearsmith — Secretary & Wardens' Clerk
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 03/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/11/2023)
Trustees
- CAPT PHILIP ARTHUR WATTS
- CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER CHARLES WITHERS TOWNE
- CAPTAIN DAVID HENRY ATKIN
- CAPTAIN DAVID MALCOLM SHAW
- CAPTAIN GEORGE JAMES RAWDING
- CAPTAIN JOHN DENNIS COGGIN
- CAPTAIN JOHN DENNIS ROBINSON
- CAPTAIN JOHN TINDALL
- CAPTAIN MICHAEL EDWIN KELLY
- CAPTAIN STUART LEONARD GAMBLE
- Captain Raymond John Hancock
- Philip John Cowing
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2025 | £4.2m | £2.0m |
| 04/09/2024 | £2.2m | £1.7m |
| 06/09/2023 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 07/09/2022 | £2.4m | £1.7m |
| 01/09/2021 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is HULL TRINITY HOUSE CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds increased to £52,052,595, with unrestricted free reserves standing at £20,513,408. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £9,867,418, driven by significant gains on the revaluation of fixed assets and investments, despite a decrease in investment income compared to the prior year. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HLAS Audit Limited.