Whitstable Maritime Ltd
Analysis
Whitstable Maritime Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in February 2017, 9 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 09017635). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Whitstable Maritime Ltd reported income of £36k and spending of £26k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £33k to £36k (+7.6%), an average of +1.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 392%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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, Whitstable Maritime Ltd sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Singlegate School (£35k), Yorkshire Bach Choir (£36k) and Girlguiding Colneis District (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
WM aims to help residents, visitors, school children and students enjoy exploring the town's coastal connections-past, present and future, through the prism of maritime heritage, sustainable environment, education, the arts and economic growth. Currently to develop a Discovery Centre, renovate an Oyster Yawl, engage the public in an annual event and create an interactive coastal trail.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Singlegate School | London | £35k |
| Yorkshire Bach Choir | York | £36k |
| Girlguiding Colneis District | Felixstowe | £35k |
| Stratford Upon Avon Choral Society | Warwickshire | £36k |