Wherry Maud Trust
Analysis
Wherry Maud Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in April 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Wherry Maud Trust reported income of £32k and spending of £48k, spending 148% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £12k to £32k (+161%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 193%. Over the whole period it spent 44% 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, Wherry Maud Trust sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Woodley Light Operatic Society (£32k), Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society (£32k) and Gloucestershire Family History Society (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sailing and maintaining Norfolk Wherry MaudUsing talks and demonstrations to enable members of the public to learn about 1) the vessel's history and current use 2) maintaining and sailing the vesselSetting up an archive, website and social media accountsAttending events to support other charities with similar aimsFundraising to enable the trust to maintain the vessel
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Woodley Light Operatic Society | Reading | £32k |
| Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society | Cumbria | £32k |
| Gloucestershire Family History Society | Gloucester | £32k |
| Northamptonshire Record Society | Northampton | £32k |