The Hydrographic Society UK
Analysis
The Hydrographic Society UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in September 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05182924). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Hydrographic Society UK reported income of £111k and spending of £125k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £49k to £111k (+125%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 207%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Hydrographic Society UK sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School (£111k), Piccadilly Pre-school (£111k) and Scallywags Pre-School (Halwill) (£111k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society promotes the science of surveying at sea and related sciences providing a channel for the exchange of information between those engaged or interested in hydrography and associated disciplines.The Society published regular newsletters and organises meetings and seminars. It also operates an Education Fund to assist students and those at the outset of their careers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School | North Yorkshire | £111k |
| Piccadilly Pre-school | South Yorkshire | £111k |
| Scallywags Pre-School (Halwill) | Devon | £111k |
| Noah's Ark Pre-School (Werrington) | Peterborough | £111k |