SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION
Registration #1150918 · Registered
www.southwoldsailorsreadingroom.co.ukinfo@southwoldsailorsreadingroom.co.uk
Southwold Sailors' Reading Room East Cliff IP18 6EL
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.
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About SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION
SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1150918), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. 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%, indicating a reasonable proportion of funds directed to charitable work). According to the Charity Commission, SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION operates with the following stated purpose: 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. No significant governance concerns were identified for SOUTHWOLD SAILORS' READING ROOM ASSOCIATION in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 69.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £23,985 | £16,666 | 69% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026