THE NEW MEDWAY STEAM PACKET COMPANY LIMITED

About THE NEW MEDWAY STEAM PACKET COMPANY LIMITED

THE NEW MEDWAY STEAM PACKET COMPANY LIMITED is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 296236). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — 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), THE NEW MEDWAY STEAM PACKET COMPANY LIMITED reported a total income of £143,799 and total expenditure of £98,720, a spending ratio of 69% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, THE NEW MEDWAY STEAM PACKET COMPANY LIMITED describes its activities as follows: Preservation and restoration of the historic Dunkirk veteran paddle steamer 'Medway Queen'. The hull was rebuilt with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the vessel returned 'home' in December 2013 to begin the next phase of restoration. The workshop and visitor centre are at Gillingham, Kent. Most expenditure appears as an investment in the value of 'heritage asset under construction'. 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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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 68.7% of income spent on charitable work