Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre Ltd

The trustees have monitored the activities undertaken by the SMHC from December 2024 to November 2025 and agree that they meet our charitable aims of educating the public. Our principal activity has been the provision of exhibitions to the public and historical information presented via our website. Volunteers from the community were involved in all aspects of our work, helping them gain new skills, build confidence, knowledge and friendships. We work in partnership with the Children’s University Network, North Yorkshire Council, Scarborough Heritage Forum, Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society, Scarborough Library, Scarborough Civic Society, Discover Yorkshire Coast tourism agency and local schools & colleges. Members of the public continue to donate valuable memorabilia that our volunteers catalogue, digitise and display. Volunteers help answer family and local history enquiries from residents and globally via the Internet. Our trustees keep our charity policies and risk assessment up-to-date including: data protection; whistleblowing; complaints; volunteers; safeguarding; and financial reserves (all on our website). We have public liability insurance, buildings insurance and Local Authority Landlord’s Certification.