Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust is a Development Trust set up to raise funds and support Barnsley Museums which currently include: Cannon Hall, Worsbrough Mill, Cooper Gallery, Elsecar Heritage Centre and Experience Barnsley. Barnsley Museums are owned and operated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and other properties may join the group in due course.
Activities & Mission
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust is a Development Trust set up to raise funds and support Barnsley Museums which currently include: Cannon Hall, Worsbrough Mill, Cooper Gallery, Elsecar Heritage Centre and Experience Barnsley. Barnsley Museums are owned and operated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and other properties may join the group in due course.
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £126,953 | £141,381 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £207,529 | £281,583 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £265,062 | £146,703 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £233,849 | £130,252 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £191,656 | £147,596 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust
What does Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust do?
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust is a Development Trust set up to raise funds and support Barnsley Museums which currently include: Cannon Hall, Worsbrough Mill, Cooper Gallery, Elsecar Heritage Centre and Experience Barnsley. Barnsley Museums are owned and operated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and other properties may join the group in due course.
How much income did Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust report in 2025?
Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust reported total income of £127k and reported expenditure of £141k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust registered as a charity?
Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 2015 as charity number 1164496. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust?
Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Exley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust operate?
Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust operates in Barnsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Barnsley Museums And Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164496.
Details
Council
Town Hall
Church Street
BARNSLEY
S70 2TA
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