Bath Postal Museum

Also known as: Postal Museum

Maintaining the Museum with varied and changing displays exhibiting Philatelic and Postal-related material of educational and historical interest or value.

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Activities & Mission

Maintaining the Museum with varied and changing displays exhibiting Philatelic and Postal-related material of educational and historical interest or value.

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

Bath And North East Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£24,728

Latest Expenditure

£3,786

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 15.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 15.3%

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£24,728	£3,786	0 / 2
2023	£12,362	£17,012	0 / 3
2022	£13,119	£18,493	0 / 3
2021	£13,689	£24,536	0 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bath Postal Museum

What does Bath Postal Museum do?

Maintaining the Museum with varied and changing displays exhibiting Philatelic and Postal-related material of educational and historical interest or value.

How much income did Bath Postal Museum report in 2025?

Bath Postal Museum reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bath Postal Museum registered as a charity?

Bath Postal Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 1979 as charity number 277419. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Bath Postal Museum?

Bath Postal Museum is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bath Postal Museum operate?

Bath Postal Museum operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bath Postal Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Bath Postal Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277419.