Athelstan Museum Malmesbury

Also known as: Athelstan Museum, Friends of Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury Museum

Athelstan Museum Malmesbury operates within Malmesbury Town Hall. It also owns and manages the Julia and Hans Rausing Building, a restored former Moravian Church at 12B Oxford Street in Malmesbury as a cultural and educational centre.

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Activities & Mission

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

Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£105,386

Latest Expenditure

£51,195

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 48.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 48.6%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2023 — Friends of Athelstan Museum (organisation 284507)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£105,386	£51,195	0 / 80
2024	£50,527	£25,893	0 / 80
2023	£42,678	£38,978	0 / 50
2022	£80,315	£51,587	0 / 65
2021	£95,282	£70,192	0 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Athelstan Museum Malmesbury

What does Athelstan Museum Malmesbury do?

How much income did Athelstan Museum Malmesbury report in 2025?

Athelstan Museum Malmesbury reported total income of £105k 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 Athelstan Museum Malmesbury registered as a charity?

Athelstan Museum Malmesbury was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2017 as charity number 1174110. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Athelstan Museum Malmesbury?

Athelstan Museum Malmesbury is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is SHARON NOLAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Athelstan Museum Malmesbury operate?

Athelstan Museum Malmesbury operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Athelstan Museum Malmesbury a registered charity?

Yes — Athelstan Museum Malmesbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174110.