THE SUSAN TRUST
Registration #1112234 · Registered
susantrust.chessck.co.uksusantrust@btinternet.com
143 LINNET DRIVE CHELMSFORD CM2 8AQ
TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE LIGHTER SUSAN AS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF A WORKING WOODEN LIGHTER PURPOSE-BUILT FOR USE ON THE CHELMER AND BLACKWATER NAVIGATION IN ESSEX AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF THE NAVIGATION BY EXHIBITING AND OPERATING THE LIGHTER SUSAN.
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About THE SUSAN TRUST
THE SUSAN TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1112234). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 83/100 — 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), THE SUSAN TRUST reported a total income of £16,629 and total expenditure of £17,966, a spending ratio of 108% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE SUSAN TRUST describes its activities as follows: TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE LIGHTER SUSAN AS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF A WORKING WOODEN LIGHTER PURPOSE-BUILT FOR USE ON THE CHELMER AND BLACKWATER NAVIGATION IN ESSEX AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF THE NAVIGATION BY EXHIBITING AND OPERATING THE LIGHTER SUSAN. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE SUSAN TRUST. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 108.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £16,629 | £17,966 | 108% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026