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Association For Suffolk Museums

The Association supports the development and standards of Suffolk museums and acts as their representative to other bodies. It works to serve the people of Suffolk and its visitors through joint museum projects, professional training of museums' staff and volunteers,along with helping the ambition and achievements of the county's museums through providing professional information and advice.

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Activities & Mission

The Association supports the development and standards of Suffolk museums and acts as their representative to other bodies. It works to serve the people of Suffolk and its visitors through joint museum projects, professional training of museums' staff and volunteers,along with helping the ambition and achievements of the county's museums through providing professional information and advice.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£26,660
Latest Expenditure
£50,593

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 189.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 189.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£26,660
£50,5930 / 0
2024
£68,419
£66,6510 / 0
2023
£45,332
£100,4280 / 0
2022
£111,739
£98,8980 / 0
2021
£86,473
£64,2990 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Association For Suffolk Museums

What does Association For Suffolk Museums do?

The Association supports the development and standards of Suffolk museums and acts as their representative to other bodies. It works to serve the people of Suffolk and its visitors through joint museum projects, professional training of museums' staff and volunteers,along with helping the ambition and achievements of the county's museums through providing professional information and advice.

How much income did Association For Suffolk Museums report in 2025?

Association For Suffolk Museums reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Association For Suffolk Museums registered as a charity?

Association For Suffolk Museums was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 1986 as charity number 293950. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Association For Suffolk Museums?

Association For Suffolk Museums is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Association For Suffolk Museums operate?

Association For Suffolk Museums operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Association For Suffolk Museums a registered charity?

Yes — Association For Suffolk Museums is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293950.

Details

Address
c/o SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
ENDEAVOUR HOUSE
RUSSELL ROAD
IPSWICH
IP1 2BX
Registration Date
14 April 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
293950
Charity Number
293950

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Trustees

Carole Stephanie Palmer
Also governs 1 other charity
Cllr CAROLE JONES
Also governs 1 other charity
Cllr JOHN MICHAEL NUNN
Also governs 2 other charities
Cllr Ollie Walters
Councillor Sarah Whitelock
Fraser Hale
Jayne Emma Austin
Joe Carr
Lisa Harris
Marilyn Sayer
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Smith

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