Beamish Museum
Also known as: Beamish Museum Limited
Maintaining and developing the North of England open air museum at Beamish.
Activities & Mission
Maintaining and developing the North of England open air museum at Beamish.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £21,557,000 | £20,638,000 | £14,539,000 | £39,963,000 | 0 / 370 | |
| 2025 | £19,138,000 | £18,439,000 | £12,825,000 | £39,483,000 | £746,000 | 504 / 360 |
| 2024 | £16,017,000 | £17,567,000 | £13,801,000 | £43,497,000 | £1,371,000 | 448 / 500 |
| 2023 | £13,479,000 | £14,096,000 | £12,402,000 | £40,357,000 | £2,427,000 | 391 / 500 |
| 2022 | £12,064,000 | £10,714,000 | £9,819,000 | £32,079,000 | £2,180,000 | 373 / 188 |
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Frequently asked questions about Beamish Museum
What does Beamish Museum do?
Maintaining and developing the North of England open air museum at Beamish.
How much income did Beamish Museum report in 2026?
Beamish Museum reported total income of £21.56m and reported expenditure of £20.64m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Beamish Museum registered as a charity?
Beamish Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2008 as charity number 1122366. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Beamish Museum?
Beamish Museum is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Jamie Dowson Loughran. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Beamish Museum operate?
Beamish Museum operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Beamish Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Beamish Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122366.
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Also governs 2 other charities
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Also Known As
- Beamish Museum Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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