Hermitage River Projects Limited
Analysis
Hermitage River Projects Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06113619). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Hermitage River Projects Limited reported income of £24k and spending of £29k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £17k to £24k (+44%), an average of +9.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 98%. Over the whole period it spent 107% 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, Hermitage River Projects Limited sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Littlehampton Players Operatic Society (£24k), Royal Orchestral Society (£24k) and Beechwood Hall and Rural Park (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Hermitage River Projects aims to promote knowledge and understanding of the Thames, its history, its ecology and the communities using it; to undertake educational initiatives that increase understanding of navigational and boat handling skills; to undertake cultural initiatives that promote and celebrate river heritage; and to encourage the use, preservation and restoration of historic vessels.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Players Operatic Society | West Sussex | £24k |
| Royal Orchestral Society | Isleworth | £24k |
| Beechwood Hall and Rural Park | Lewes | £24k |
| Oakfield Choir | Frome | £24k |