SHERBORNE STEAM AND WATERWHEEL CENTRE

Registration #1099153 · Registered

www.sswc.co.uk

geoffreyward624@aol.com

MARGALLA HIGHER GUNVILLE DT9 5AW

75
out of 100
Verified

Restoration of 19C waterwheel and associated machinery in listed building. Creation of museum of related local history, and waterwheels. Restoration of an historically important steam engine.

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About SHERBORNE STEAM AND WATERWHEEL CENTRE

SHERBORNE STEAM AND WATERWHEEL CENTRE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1099153). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), SHERBORNE STEAM AND WATERWHEEL CENTRE reported a total income of £19,673 and total expenditure of £36,824, a spending ratio of 187% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, SHERBORNE STEAM AND WATERWHEEL CENTRE describes its activities as follows: Restoration of 19C waterwheel and associated machinery in listed building. Creation of museum of related local history, and waterwheels. Restoration of an historically important steam engine. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £36,824 vs income £19,673 — ratio 1.9x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 187.2% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£19,673£36,824187%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026