THE PADDLE STEAMER PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Registration #298328 · Registered

http://www.paddlesteamers.org

secretary@paddlesteamers.org

51 Chalkwell Esplanade Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8JH

90
out of 100
Platinum

Fundraising for restoration. Publication of historical and technical information. Public meetings on related matters. Collection of archives and artefacts displayed on the Internet and available for research.

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About THE PADDLE STEAMER PRESERVATION SOCIETY

THE PADDLE STEAMER PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 298328). 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 (2024), THE PADDLE STEAMER PRESERVATION SOCIETY reported a total income of £6,051,895 and total expenditure of £5,114,780, a spending ratio of 85% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE PADDLE STEAMER PRESERVATION SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: Fundraising for restoration. Publication of historical and technical information. Public meetings on related matters. Collection of archives and artefacts displayed on the Internet and available for research. 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
Audit: Accounts flagged/qualified by auditors

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 84.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£6,051,895£5,114,78085%

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