The Kimmeridge Trust
Analysis
The Kimmeridge Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wareham. It was registered in November 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05140821). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2024, The Kimmeridge Trust reported income of £902k and spending of £509k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £237k to £902k (+281%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 108%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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 Kimmeridge Trust sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nevill Holt Community Arts (£900k), South East Dance Limited (£902k) and Ex Cathedra Ltd (£897k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 80%, donations and legacies 13% and charitable activities 6.6%. Charitable activities took 86% of spending and raising funds 14%. Reserves of £100k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 12 people.
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 13%
- Charitable activities 6.6%
- Trading 80%
- Investments 0.5%
In the charity's own words
In Kimmeridge, Dorset, we are in the process of establishing an accredited museum to conserve "The Etches Collection" of marine fossils, which is unique and of world importance. The new building will also provide Kimmeridge with a state of the art community cultural centre, for the benefit of the Kimmeridge residents in particular and the wider community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nevill Holt Community Arts | London | £900k |
| South East Dance Limited | Brighton | £902k |
| Ex Cathedra Ltd | Birmingham | £897k |
| New Brewery Arts Limited | Gloucestershire | £904k |