THE VIOLA TRUST

About THE VIOLA TRUST

THE VIOLA TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1168950). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 80/100 — 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 VIOLA TRUST reported a total income of £29,000 and total expenditure of £13,400, a spending ratio of 46% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, THE VIOLA TRUST describes its activities as follows: Preservation of the steam trawler Viola Dias & advancement of education for the public benefit of the historical importance of the vessel & its role in the First World War by: the salvage, conservation and long-term preservation of the vessel; investigating the feasibility of returning the vessel to her home port of Hull; and establishing, maintaining & operating the vessel & an associated museum. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE VIOLA 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: 46.2% of income spent on charitable work