SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION

About SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION

SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1150918). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION reported a total income of £23,985 and total expenditure of £16,666, a spending ratio of 69% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION describes its activities as follows: The Southwold Sailors' Reading Room was built in 1864 as a refuge for fishermen and mariners when not engaged at sea. Displays of a seafaring nature line the walls and fill glass cabinets. Pictures and portraits of local fishermen and seascapes, model ships and maritime paraphernalia offer a fascinating history of Southwold's connections with the sea. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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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Latest spending ratio: 69.5% of income spent on charitable work