THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SERVICE FOR SEAFARERS IN ST PAULS CATHEDRAL
To hold an Annual Service of thanksgiving for Seafarers in St Paul's CathedralTo encourage pupils at Bearwood College, Pangbourne College, The Royal Hospital School Ipswich, and The London Nautical School to become involved with maritime affairs by performing at the ServiceTo contibute towards the upkeep of St Paul's Cathedral
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity relies on voluntary donations and has adopted a reserves policy of holding unrestricted reserves equivalent to up to three years' operating costs. The document notes that the charity incurred costs of £12,204, of which £3,084 was offset by collections. No specific unrestricted reserves figure or total income/expenditure is provided in the text.
What the accounts disclose
“In view of the Charity's reliance on voluntary donations” — page 1
“the Trustees have adopted a policy of holding unrestricted reserves equivalent to up to three years' operating costs.” — page 1
“The administration of the ANSS is carried out by the Executive Department of The Seafarers assisted by Trinity House. Their annual charges are reflected in the accounts.” — page 1
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- SIR JAMES BURNELL-NUGENT KCB, CBEchair
- Alan Robert William Marsh MBE FICS
- CAPTAIN NIGEL PALMER OBE MNM
- Deborah Marie Layde
- Martin Coles CBE
- REAR ADMIRAL NICHOLAS HENRY LINTON HARRIS CB, MBE
- ROBERT BARCLAY WOODS CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £40k | £30k |
| 31/12/2023 | £33k | £28k |
| 31/12/2022 | £12k | £28k |
| 31/12/2021 | £2k | £250 |
Common questions
Is THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SERVICE FOR SEAFARERS IN ST PAULS CATHEDRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity relies on voluntary donations and has adopted a reserves policy of holding unrestricted reserves equivalent to up to three years' operating costs. The document notes that the charity incurred costs of £12,204, of which £3,084 was offset by collections. No specific unrestricted reserves figure or total income/expenditure is provided in the text.