Wilson's Mariners' Homes
Analysis
Wilson's Mariners' Homes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Scarborough. It was registered in July 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Wilson's Mariners' Homes reported income of £122k and spending of £87k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £104k to £122k (+17%), an average of +3.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Wilson's Mariners' Homes sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Siward James and Arkwright Trust Charity (£121k), UK Mennonite Ministries (£122k) and Charity of Ann Edwards (£120k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide housing to persons of limited means, principally retired seafarers and their dependents.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Siward James and Arkwright Trust Charity | Hereford | £121k |
| UK Mennonite Ministries | Shropshire | £122k |
| Charity of Ann Edwards | Gloucester | £120k |
| Ashtead United Charity | Surrey | £122k |