Hull Maritime Foundation
Analysis
Hull Maritime Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hull. It was registered in October 2018, 8 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Hull Maritime Foundation reported income of £527k and spending of £523k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £106k to £527k (+396%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 967%. Over the whole period it spent 126% 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, Hull Maritime Foundation sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hay Castle Trust (£526k), Milap Festival Trust (£527k) and Heart of the City Partnership (£524k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £14k would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
To advance education through the work, collections, activities and programmes of Hull's Maritime Museum, the North End Shipyard, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship. To advance/promote the Hull's maritime history, heritage and culture through support of and advocacy for Hull: Yorkshire's Maritime City project.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Castle Trust | Hereford | £526k |
| Milap Festival Trust | Jordan Street | £527k |
| Heart of the City Partnership | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £524k |
| Pavilions Teignmouth | Teignmouth | £529k |