The HMS Trincomalee Trust
Analysis
The HMS Trincomalee Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hants. It was registered in January 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02678419). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The HMS Trincomalee Trust reported income of £185k and spending of £184k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £13k to £185k (+1294%), an average of +93% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 691%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The HMS Trincomalee Trust sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Grimethorpe Colliery Band Limited (£185k), The Childrens Art School (£185k) and Dorset Rural Music School, Limited (£185k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The maintenance, conservation and presentation of the frigate HMS Trincomalee. The Trust opens the Ship for public visits, educational and learning visits, functions and events throughout the year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Grimethorpe Colliery Band Limited | Barnsley | £185k |
| The Childrens Art School | Holmfirth | £185k |
| Dorset Rural Music School, Limited | Dorset | £185k |
| We'll Meet Again Museum | Boston | £185k |