Beccles And District Museum CIO

The purpose of the charity is to provide a museum showing the history of Beccles and the surrounding district. Occasional special exhibitions are organised. The museum is open to the public from April to the end of October

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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

Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£14,789

Latest Expenditure

£14,695

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 99.4%

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 2021 — Beccles and District Museum (organisation 279134)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£14,789	£14,695	0 / 50
2024	£13,562	£15,037	0 / 40
2023	£14,215	£13,930	0 / 35
2022	£11,782	£15,021	0 / 35
2021	£0	£0	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Beccles And District Museum CIO

What does Beccles And District Museum CIO do?

How much income did Beccles And District Museum CIO report in 2025?

Beccles And District Museum CIO reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Beccles And District Museum CIO registered as a charity?

Beccles And District Museum CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 2020 as charity number 1191550. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Beccles And District Museum CIO?

Beccles And District Museum CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Beccles And District Museum CIO operate?

Beccles And District Museum CIO operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Beccles And District Museum CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Beccles And District Museum CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191550.